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  • 100 Markkaa 1956-1960, KM# 41, Finland, Republic
  • 100 Markkaa 1956-1960, KM# 41, Finland, Republic
Obverse

Depicts the coat of arms of Finland. The state name in Finnish above, and the year of issue below.

Finland's coat of arms depicts a crowned lion on a red background, with its right foreleg replaced by an armored hand wielding a sword and trampling a saber with its hind paws. Originating around 1580, this emblem remains a symbol of the nation.

SUOMEN TASAVALTA
1958

Reverse

Depicts the denomination surrounded by pine trees.

Initial of the Mint of Finland's director on the middle right.

H: Peippo Uolevi Helle, 1948–1958
S: Allan Alarik Soiniemi, 1958–1975

100
MARKKAA H

Edge

100 Markkaa

KM# 41 Schön# 44
Characteristics
Material Silver
Fineness 0.500
Weight 5.2 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Mint of Finland

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