5 Markkaa Pattern
1949 year| Iron | - | - |
| Issuer | Finland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1919-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1949 |
| Value | 5 Markkaa |
| Currency | Markka (1860-1963) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#150257 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Markkaa coin from Finland, made of iron in 1949, features a unique design element - a hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the design to make it easier for people to thread the coin onto a string or cord, allowing them to wear it as a pendant or amulet. This unique feature has made the coin a popular collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of Finnish culture.