Finland 2001-M markka Fr-14

Sincona sale 80, lot 2317

This specimen was lot 2317 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 350 CHF (about US$420 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted, "FINLAND, Republik. 1 Markka 2001, Helsinki. Choice Proof. In original box with certificate." This NCLT was struck to commemorate the retirement of the Finnish markka; the reverse shows a stylized tree with roots. Finland was a founding member of the euro. Another markka (KM 106) was struck in copper-nickel and a third (KM 76) in bronze.

Recorded mintage: 55,000 proofs.

Specification: 8.64 g, 0.750 fine gold, this specimen 8.64 g.

Catalog reference: KM 95. Fr-14.

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, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 80, World Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, World Banknotes, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

Links to:

• 1997 1000 markkaa, 80th anniversary of independence
• 1999 1000 markkaa, Jean Sibelius
• Finland 2002 euro
• 2002 100 euro, Lappland
• Coins and currency dated 2001