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  • 5 Markkaa 1928-1946, KM# 31, Finland, Republic
  • 5 Markkaa 1928-1946, KM# 31, Finland, Republic
Obverse

Shielded arms within wreath divides date below. Initial of the Mint of Finland's director is below (S, Isak Gustaf Sundell, 1912–1947).

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.

19 38
S

Reverse

Wreath divides denomination, country name (Republic of Finland) above.

SUOMEN TASAVALTA
5
MARKKAA

Edge

5 Markkaa

KM# 31 Schön# 24
Characteristics
Material Aluminium Bronze
Weight 4.5 g
Diameter 22.8 mm
Thickness 1.65 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Mint of Finland (S)

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