Finland 1954 markka

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This coin was struck at Helsinki 1953-62. All dates are worthless. The Finnish markka was introduced in 1860, while Finland was under Russian rule, and reformed in 1963 (100 old markka = 1 new markka) and retired in 2002 in favor of the euro. At the time of the conversion, one markka = 17 euro cents.

Recorded mintage: 36,400,000.

Specification: 1.15 g, nickel plated steel, 16 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM-36a.

Sources:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1952 500 markkaa, Helsinki Olympics
• Finland 1958-H 200 markkaa
• Coins and currency dated 1954