Obverse. H of Peippo Uolevi Helle. Photo © MatinMarkka.com
  • 1 Markka 1940-1951, KM# 30a, Finland, Republic, H of Peippo Uolevi Helle
  • 1 Markka 1940-1951, KM# 30a, Finland, Republic
  • 1 Markka 1940-1951, KM# 30a, Finland, Republic, S of Isak Gustaf Sundell
Obverse

Rampant lion in the coat of arms of Finland divides year of issue. Initial of the Mint of Finland's director is below sword handle.

S: Isak Gustaf Sundell, 1912–1947
H: Peippo Uolevi Helle, 1948–1958

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.

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H

Reverse

Denomination in two lines flanked by spruce branches.

1
MARKKA

Edge
Characteristics
Material Copper
Weight 3.8 g
Diameter 20.09 mm
Thickness 1.6 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Mint of Finland

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