© Ulmo
© Ulmo
500 Markkaa Olympic Games
| Silver (.500) (Copper .400, Nickel .100) | 12 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Finland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1919-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1951-1952 |
| Value | 500 Markkaa |
| Currency | Markka (1860-1963) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) (Copper .400, Nickel .100) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Olympic logo above date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OLYMPIA
XV
1952
HELSINKI
Engravers: Aarre Aaltonen, Matti Visanti
Edge
Interlocking pattern inscription on otherwise smooth edge.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Markkaa (Olympic Games) 1951-1952 coin from Finland is that it was designed by the famous Finnish artist, Akseli Gallen-Kallela. He was a prominent figure in the Finnish art scene and is known for his unique style that combines elements of Art Nouveau and National Romanticism. The coin's design features a stylized image of a skier, which was a popular winter sport in Finland at the time. The coin's obverse side features the Finnish coat of arms, while the reverse side features the Olympic rings and the text "XV Olympia" in Finnish. This coin was minted to commemorate the 1952 Winter Olympics, which were held in Helsinki, Finland.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 18500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 586000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Markkaa (Olympic Games) 1951-1952 coin.
