20 Markkaa 1952-1962 front 20 Markkaa 1952-1962 back
20 Markkaa 1952-1962 photo
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20 Markkaa

 
Aluminium bronze (93% Copper, 3% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) 4.5 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Finland
Period
Republic (1919-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1952-1962
Value
20 Markkaa
Currency
Markka (1860-1963)
Composition
Aluminium bronze (93% Copper, 3% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
Weight
4.5 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#1062
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Tree and denomination in two lines.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20
MARKKAA

Engraver: Peippo Uolevi Helle

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Two main types are known.
Reverse:
Die A - legend close to rim, right lower branch on pine has short endings (right on the images below).
Die B - legend far from  rim, right lower branch on pine has long endings (left on the images below).