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5 Markkaa
| Aluminium bronze (93% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 8 g | 26.3 mm |
| Issuer | Finland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1919-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1972-1978 |
| Value | 5 Markkaa (5 FIM) |
| Currency | New Markka (1963-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (93% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 26.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1997 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Stylized flock of birds, denomination in center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
MARKKAA
Engraver: Heikki Häiväoja
Edge
Inscribed in hollow.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPUBLIKEN FINLAND SUOMEN TASAVALTA
Interesting fact
The 5 Markkaa coin from Finland, minted between 1972 and 1978, has an interesting feature. It has a unique ringed design on its edge, which was created by the coin's designer, Erkki Vainio. This distinctive feature was included to make the coin easily identifiable and difficult to counterfeit.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 2188000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Markkaa 1972-1978 coin.
