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  • 1 Markka 1969-1993, KM# 49a, Finland, Republic
  • 1 Markka 1969-1993, KM# 49a, Finland, Republic
Obverse

Depicts a rampant lio from Finland's coat of arms, with the year of issue and the state name in Finnish displayed below. The initial of the Mint of Finland's director is positioned beneath the sword handle.

The coat of arms of Finland is a crowned lion on a red field, the right foreleg replaced with an armoured hand brandishing a sword, trampling on a sabre with the hindpaws. The coat of arms was originally created around the year 1580.

Mint of Finland's directors:
S, Allan Alarik Soiniemi, 1958–1975
K, Timo Koivuranta, 1976–1983
N: Tapio Reino Nevalainen, 1983–1987
M: Raimo Tapio Makkonen, 1987–2008

Engraver: Olof Eriksson

K
1979
SUOMEN TASAVALTA

Reverse

Depicts a denomination in front of stylized trees.

Engraver: Heikki Häiväoja

1
MARKKA

Edge

Name of the state in Finnish (Suomi) and Swedish (Finland). Finnish and Swedish are the official languages of Finland.

SUOMI FINLAND *** SUOMI FINLAND ***

1 Markka

KM# 49a Schön# 56a
Characteristics
Material Cupronickel
Weight 6.1 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 1.79 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Mint of Finland

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