5 Pennia 1963-1977 front 5 Pennia 1963-1977 back
5 Pennia 1963-1977 photo
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5 Pennia

 
Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin) 2.6 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Finland
Period
Republic (1919-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1963-1977
Value
5 Pennia (5 Penniä) (0.05&nbspFIM)
Currency
New Markka (1963-2001)
Composition
Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin)
Weight
2.6 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Thickness
1.36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#1532
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

Grasped hands flank denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
PENNIÄ

Engraver: Peippo Uolevi Helle

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Pennia coin from Finland, minted between 1963 and 1977, has a unique feature. It has a hole in the center, which was designed to make it easier for people to thread the coins onto a string or a cord, making it more convenient to carry and store.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1963  60320000 - - - - - -
1964  4634000 - - - - - -
1965  10264000 - - - - - -
1966  8064000 - - - - - -
1967  9968000 - - - - - -
1968  6144000 - - - - - -
1969  3598000 - - - - - -
1970  13772000 - - - - - -
1971  20010000 - - - - - -
1972  24122000 - - - - - -
1973  25644000 - - - - - -
1974  21530000 - - - - - -
1975  25010000 - - - - - -
1976  25551000 - - - - - -
1977  1489000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pennia 1963-1977 coin.