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1000 Markkaa (Independence) – Finland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 80th Anniversary of Independence

Finland

Context

Year: 1997

Issuer: Finland

Period:

Republic

(since 1919)

Currency:

New Markka

(1963—2001)

Demonetization: 1 January 2002

Total mintage: 20,000

Material

Diameter: 22 mm

Weight: 8.64 g

Gold weight: 7.78 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Gold (90% Gold, 5% Silver, 5% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #86

Numista: #74826

Value

Exchange value: 1000 FIM

Bullion value: $1296.50

Inflation-adjusted value: 1681.69 FIM

Obverse

Description:

A tree trunk sprouting a new branch, symbolizing Finland.

Inscription:

1000 MK

M

SUOMI FINLAND

Translation:

SUOMI FINLAND

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, Swedish, Finnish

Engraver: Reijo Paavilainen

Reverse

Description:

Symbolic illustrations of Finland's development.

Inscription:

1917 1997

P

Script: Latin

Engraver: Reijo Paavilainen

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Mint of Finland	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1997	P	20,000	Proof

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