1000 Markkaa Snellman

Reverse

Denomination within wreath, legend surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1860 ∙ 4 ∙ 1960
IV
1000
MARKKAA
S J

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Johan V. Snellman was born in Stockholm in 1806, and moved at an early age to Finland, then part of the Russian Empire.
A philosopher, journalist and politician, he favored monetary independence and the recognition of Finnish as an official language. He died in 1881.
A Finnish Heritage Day, or Snellman Day, is dedicated to him on May 12.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Johan V. Snellman naît à Stockholm en 1806 et déménage très tôt en Finlande alors intégrée à l'empire Russe.
Il fait de solides études à l'université de Turku. philosophe, journaliste et homme politique, Il favorise l'indépendance monétaire et la reconnaissance du finnois comme langue officielle. Il meurt en 1881.
Une journée du patrimoine finlandais ou journée Snellman, lui est réservée le 12 mai.

Interesting fact

The 1000 Markkaa (Snellman) coin from Finland, minted in 1960, features a unique design that showcases the country's cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Johan Vilhelm Snellman, a renowned Finnish philosopher and statesman, while the reverse side features an image of the Finnish coat of arms. This coin is not only visually striking but also has a rich historical significance, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.

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