Finland 1997 1000 markkaa

Goldberg sale 93, lot 1859

The Republic of Finland was established in 1917 after prior domination by Russia. The coinage of Finland was reformed in 1963, with 100 old markkaa = 1 new markka. This specimen was lot 1859 in Goldberg sale 93 (Los Angeles, September 2016), where it sold for $352.50. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Finland. 1000 Markkaa, 1997 Choice Brilliant Proof. 80th Anniversary of Independence. With case and certificate. Choice Brilliant Proof."

Recorded mintage: 20,000 proofs.

Specification: 6.64 g, 0.900 fine gold, designed by Reijo Paavilainen.

Catalog reference: Fr-11; KM-86.

Source:

• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Goldberg, Ira, Larry Goldberg, John Lavender, Yifu Che, Jason Villareal and Stephen Harvey, Goldberg Sale 93: the Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2016.

Link to:

• 1992 1000 markkaa, 75th Anniversary of Independence
• 1999 1000 markkaa, Jean Sibelius
• 2001-M markka, struck in gold
• Coins and currency dated 1997
• return to Finland