Finland - Markka Coins
Finland, as a member of the European Union, has been using the euro as its official currency since 2002. However, the numismatic history of this Nordic country is rich and fascinating, reflecting its evolution as an independent nation and its integration into the European economy.
Predecessor monetary history
Before adopting the euro, Finland used the Finnish markka (markka) as its national currency. Introduced in 1860, the markka replaced the Russian ruble and remained in circulation until 2002. During this period, Finland underwent several significant changes to its monetary system, including the introduction of nickel coins in 1952 and the issuance of banknotes with designs reflecting Finnish culture and nature.
Milestones in Finnish numismatics
Finnish numismatics has witnessed several important milestones. In 1999, Finland minted its first euro coins, becoming one of the first countries to do so. In addition, the country has issued numerous commemorative coins, such as the 2004-2016 series honoring Finnish presidents. A curious fact is that Finland decided not to mint 1 and 2 cent euro coins for general use, although they are produced in limited quantities for collectors.
| Country | Finland |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Euro (EUR) |
| Continent | Europa |
| Capital city | Helsinki |
| ISO2 | FI |
| ISO3 | FIN |
| Catalogued coins | 885 |
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Ancient coins of Finland
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Finland.
Markka Euro 1999-?The most valuable coins
The most valuable Finland - Markka coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
1 markka
10 penniä
10 penniä
20 penniä
1 penni (Russian Government)
1 markka
1 penni
10 penniä (Russian Government)
50 penniä
50 penniä
1 markka
25 penniä (Russian Government)
5 penniä (Russian Government)
1 penni
1 markka
10 markkaa
1 penni
5 penniä
5 markkaa
5 penniä
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