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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 | 1979-1993 |
| 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#1531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Value divided by bird silhouettes
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5 MARKKAA
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPUBLIKEN FINLAND * SUOMEN TASAVALTA *
Translation: Republic of Finland
Interesting fact
The 5 Markkaa coin from Finland, made of Aluminium bronze, has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center. This hole was added to the coin's design to make it easier for people to distinguish it from other coins, especially for those who are visually impaired.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 2005000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 501000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 1009000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 3004000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 11230000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 15001000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 | 8005000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 5006000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 | 2348000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 3042000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | 10175000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 | 9925000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 | 9910000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 547000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 | 911000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Markkaa 1979-1993 coin.
