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50 Markkaa – Finland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: National Epic - The Kalevala

Finland

Context

Year: 1985

Issuer: Finland

Period:

Republic

(since 1919)

Currency:

New Markka

(1963—2001)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 300,000

Material

Diameter: 35 mm

Weight: 19.9 g

Silver weight: 9.95 g

Thickness: 2.8 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 50% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #62

Numista: #45639

Value

Exchange value: 50 FIM

Bullion value: $28.28

Inflation-adjusted value: 126.78 FIM

Obverse

Description:

Stylized trees reflected in a lake, denomination at lower right.

Inscription:

SUOMI FINLAND

50 MARKKAA MARK

Script: Latin

Engraver: Tapio Nevalainen

Reverse

Description:

Stylized waves with Väinämöinen figure and dates below.

Inscription:

KALEVALA

1835 - 1985

Script: Latin

Engraver: Tapio Nevalainen

Edge

Smooth with some words engraved

Legend:

PYSY SUOMESSA PYHÄNÄ - KARJALASSA KAUNIHINA

Translation:

Stay holy in Finland - in Karelia beautiful.

Language: Finnish

Mints

Name	Mark
Mint of Finland	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1985	P	300,000

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