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5 Pennia
| Aluminium (97.5% Aluminium, 2.5% Magnesium) | 0.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Finland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1919-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1977-1990 |
| Value | 5 Pennia (5 Penniä) (0.05 FIM) |
| Currency | New Markka (1963-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium (97.5% Aluminium, 2.5% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
PENNIÄ
Engraver: P. U. Helle
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Pennia coin from Finland, made of Aluminium (97.5% Aluminium, 2.5% Magnesium) and weighing 0.8 g, has a unique feature. It has a distinctive "ring" when dropped on a hard surface, due to its unique metal composition and weight. This feature was designed to help the visually impaired identify the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 30552000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 26112000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 40042000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 60026000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 2044000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 10012000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 33885000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 25001000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 | 25000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 | 2020000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 33005000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | 2200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 | 2506000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pennia 1977-1990 coin.
