5 Markkaa Pattern
1948 year| Nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Finland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1919-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 5 Markkaa |
| Currency | Markka (1860-1963) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#150199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Markkaa coin from Finland, made of Nickel in 1948, features a unique design element - a hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally placed to symbolize the "hole" in the Finnish economy that the country was trying to fill after the devastation of World War II. This design choice represents the resourcefulness and resilience of the Finnish people during a difficult period in their history.