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Description
The Finnish Markka was the currency of Finland from 1860 until 28 February 2002, when it ceased to be a legal tender.
In 1809, Finland became an autonomous Grand Duchy of the Russian Empire, and the Ruble was declared the national currency of Finland. The Currency Decree of 1860 granted Finland the right to issue banknotes and coins through the Bank of Finland, replacing the Russian Ruble at a rate of four Markkaa to one Ruble. The Mint of Finland was established by Alexander II of Russia in the same year. The mint was first located in the Katajanokka district of Helsinki and in 1988 the new production facility was opened in Vantaa. In 1865 the Markka was separated from the Russian Ruble and tied to the value of silver. It was replaced by the Euro on 1 January 2002.
This is the first collector coin made of Finnish gold with a face value in Euro. As a sign of that, the coin is marked with the reindeer privy mark.
Engraver: Reijo Juhani Paavilainen
Issue date: 06.04.2010
Obverse
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Depicts a stylised lion figure from the coat of arms of Finland and the date on the left side, the country name in Swedish on the right as well as the privy mark of Finnish gold. 2010 FINLAND |
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Reverse
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Depicts a design of numbers that are found in the value markings of coins, the value on the left, the country name in Finnish on the right, and the logo of the Mint of Finland (lion) on the bottom. 125 |
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100 Euro
KM# 150 Schön# 154
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