5 Markkaa (Pattern) 1942 front 5 Markkaa (Pattern) 1942 back
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5 Markkaa Pattern

1942 year
Brass - -
Description
Issuer
Finland
Period
Republic (1919-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1942
Value
5 Markkaa
Currency
Markka (1860-1963)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#150065
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Markkaa (Pattern) 1942 from Finland made of Brass is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was designed to be used as a substitute for the silver 5 Markkaa coin, but the plan was abandoned due to the outbreak of World War II. As a result, only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors.