Finnish coins by period

From the Grand Duchy to the new markka: types and reforms

Grand Duchy of Finland (1864–1917)Provisional Government (1917)Red Finland (1918)Republic: old markka (1918–1962)New markka (1963–2001)
1 penni: Grand Duchy of Finland (1864–1917)1 penni: Provisional Government (1917)5 penni: Red Finland (1918)1 penni: Republic: old markka (1918–1962)1 penni: New markka (1963–2001)

Ordinary markka coins are illustrated in 61 types or photographic groups, from the Grand Duchy issues to the final dates of 2001. Each markka is divided into 100 penni. The new markka of 1963 is distinct from the earlier unit: one new markka equals one hundred old marks. Header dates are type ranges and do not imply minting in every year.

Grand Duchy of Finland (1864–1917)

Copper denominations bear the ruler’s crowned monogram; silver and gold coins show the imperial eagle with the Finnish arms. Successive rulers are combined in the photographic groups; the illustrated specimen remains identified by its own date.

1 penni
Copper
1864–1916
Grand Duchy of Finland		5 penni
Copper
1865–1917
Grand Duchy of Finland		10 penni
Copper
1865–1917
Grand Duchy of Finland		25 penni
Silver
1865–1917
Grand Duchy of Finland		50 penni
Silver
1864–1917
Grand Duchy of Finland
Finland, 1 penni, obverse: Crowned monogram of Alexander II; type 1864–1916; specimen 1874; representative photograph of the groupFinland, 5 penni, obverse: Crowned monogram of Alexander II; type 1865–1917; specimen 1865; representative photograph of the groupFinland, 10 penni, obverse: Crowned monogram of Nicholas II; type 1865–1917; specimen 1916; representative photograph of the groupFinland, 25 penni, obverse: Crowned imperial eagle with Finnish arms; type 1865–1917; specimen 1909Finland, 50 penni, obverse: Crowned imperial eagle with Finnish arms; type 1864–1917; specimen 1914; representative photograph of the group
Finland, 1 penni, reverse: Value, inscription and date; type 1864–1916; specimen 1874; representative photograph of the groupFinland, 5 penni, reverse: Value, inscription and date; type 1865–1917; specimen 1865; representative photograph of the groupFinland, 10 penni, reverse: Value, inscription and date; type 1865–1917; specimen 1916; representative photograph of the groupFinland, 25 penni, reverse: Value, inscription and date; type 1865–1917; specimen 1909Finland, 50 penni, reverse: Value, inscription and date; type 1864–1917; specimen 1914; representative photograph of the group
1 markka
Silver
1864–1915
Grand Duchy of Finland		2 markkaa
Silver
1865–1908
Grand Duchy of Finland		10 markkaa
Gold
1878–1913
Grand Duchy of Finland		20 markkaa
Gold
1878–1913
Grand Duchy of Finland
Finland, 1 markka, obverse: Crowned imperial eagle with Finnish arms; type 1864–1915; specimen 1866; representative photograph of the groupFinland, 2 markkaa, obverse: Crowned imperial eagle with Finnish arms; type 1865–1908; specimen 1865Finland, 10 markkaa, obverse: Crowned imperial eagle with Finnish arms; type 1878–1913; specimen 1904Finland, 20 markkaa, obverse: Crowned imperial eagle with Finnish arms; type 1878–1913; specimen 1903
Finland, 1 markka, reverse: Value, inscription and date; type 1864–1915; specimen 1866; representative photograph of the groupFinland, 2 markkaa, reverse: Value, inscription and date; type 1865–1908; specimen 1865Finland, 10 markkaa, reverse: Value, inscription and date; type 1878–1913; specimen 1904Finland, 20 markkaa, reverse: Value, inscription and date; type 1878–1913; specimen 1903
Type specifications and sources
1 penni · 1864–1916
Copper; 1.2 g; diameter 15 mm; thickness 1 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Crowned monogram of Alexander II. Reverse: Value, inscription and date. Photographed specimen: 1874 (Alexander II). Sources: Numista N22682, Numista N21952, Numista N6796. Representative photographic group: monograms or letters are grouped together; measurements and variants of individual issues are available in the linked records.
5 penni · 1865–1917
Copper; 6.4 g; diameter 25 mm; thickness 1.73 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Crowned monogram of Alexander II. Reverse: Value, inscription and date. Photographed specimen: 1865 (Alexander II). Sources: Numista N4087, Numista N19851, Numista N7455. Representative photographic group: monograms or letters are grouped together; measurements and variants of individual issues are available in the linked records.
10 penni · 1865–1917
Copper; 12.8 g; diameter 30 mm; thickness 2.4 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Crowned monogram of Nicholas II. Reverse: Value, inscription and date. Photographed specimen: 1916 (Nicholas II). Sources: Numista N17088, Numista N27939, Numista N10387. Representative photographic group: monograms or letters are grouped together; measurements and variants of individual issues are available in the linked records.
25 penni · 1865–1917
Silver; 1.2747 g; diameter 16 mm; thickness 0.9 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Crowned imperial eagle with Finnish arms. Reverse: Value, inscription and date. Photographed specimen: 1909 (Nicholas II). Sources: Numista N21085.
50 penni · 1864–1917
Silver; 2.55 g; diameter 18.6 mm; thickness 1.2 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Crowned imperial eagle with Finnish arms. Reverse: Value, inscription and date. Photographed specimen: 1914 (Nicholas II). Sources: Numista N96973, Numista N7825. Representative photographic group: monograms or letters are grouped together; measurements and variants of individual issues are available in the linked records.
1 markka · 1864–1915
Silver; 5.18 g; diameter 24 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Aleksander Fadejev. Obverse: Crowned imperial eagle with Finnish arms. Reverse: Value, inscription and date. Photographed specimen: 1866 (Alexander II). Sources: Numista N96976, Numista N4435. Representative photographic group: monograms or letters are grouped together; measurements and variants of individual issues are available in the linked records.
2 markkaa · 1865–1908
Silver; 10.3657 g; diameter 27.5 mm; thickness 1.91 mm; edge: See the type record; engraver: Aleksander Fadejev. Obverse: Crowned imperial eagle with Finnish arms. Reverse: Value, inscription and date. Photographed specimen: 1865 (Alexander II). Sources: Numista N32440.
10 markkaa · 1878–1913
Gold; 3.2258 g; diameter 18.9 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Crowned imperial eagle with Finnish arms. Reverse: Value, inscription and date. Photographed specimen: 1904 (Nicholas II). Sources: Numista N22278.
20 markkaa · 1878–1913
Gold; 6.4516 g; diameter 21.3 mm; thickness 1.35 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Crowned imperial eagle with Finnish arms. Reverse: Value, inscription and date. Photographed specimen: 1903 (Nicholas II). Sources: Numista N22279.

Provisional Government (1917)

The 1917 issues with an eagle without imperial crowns differ from coins of the same year that retain the tsar’s symbols. The date alone does not identify the type.

1 penni
Copper
1917
Provisional Government		5 penni
Copper
1917
Provisional Government		10 penni
Copper
1917
Provisional Government		25 penni
Silver
1917
Provisional Government		50 penni
Silver
1917
Provisional Government
Finland, 1 penni, obverse: Eagle without imperial crowns, with Finnish arms; type 1917; specimen 1917Finland, 5 penni, obverse: Eagle without imperial crowns, with Finnish arms; type 1917; specimen 1917Finland, 10 penni, obverse: Eagle without imperial crowns, with Finnish arms; type 1917; specimen 1917Finland, 25 penni, obverse: Eagle without imperial crowns, with Finnish arms; type 1917; specimen 1917Finland, 50 penni, obverse: Eagle without imperial crowns, with Finnish arms; type 1917; specimen 1917
Finland, 1 penni, reverse: Value and date; type 1917; specimen 1917Finland, 5 penni, reverse: Value and date; type 1917; specimen 1917Finland, 10 penni, reverse: Value and date; type 1917; specimen 1917Finland, 25 penni, reverse: Value and date; type 1917; specimen 1917Finland, 50 penni, reverse: Value and date; type 1917; specimen 1917
Type specifications and sources
1 penni · 1917
Copper; 1.28 g; diameter 15.1 mm; thickness 1 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: coin alignment (↑↓). Obverse: Eagle without imperial crowns, with Finnish arms. Reverse: Value and date. Photographed specimen: 1917 (Provisional Government). Sources: Numista N12391.
5 penni · 1917
Copper; 6.4 g; diameter 25 mm; thickness 1.82 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Eagle without imperial crowns, with Finnish arms. Reverse: Value and date. Photographed specimen: 1917 (Provisional Government). Sources: Numista N10386.
10 penni · 1917
Copper; 12.8 g; diameter 30 mm; thickness 2.5 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Eagle without imperial crowns, with Finnish arms. Reverse: Value and date. Photographed specimen: 1917 (Provisional Government). Sources: Numista N10388.
25 penni · 1917
Silver; 1.2747 g; diameter 16 mm; thickness 0.8 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: coin alignment (↑↓). Obverse: Eagle without imperial crowns, with Finnish arms. Reverse: Value and date. Photographed specimen: 1917 (Provisional Government). Sources: Numista N10389.
50 penni · 1917
Silver; 2.5494 g; diameter 18.6 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Eagle without imperial crowns, with Finnish arms. Reverse: Value and date. Photographed specimen: 1917 (Provisional Government). Sources: Numista N10390.

Red Finland (1918)

The 5 penni type of 1918 depicts a flag and tools within a wreath. It is distinct from the republican series with the lion.

Type specifications and sources
5 penni · 1918
Copper; 2.5 g; diameter 17.9 mm; edge: Not reported in the consulted record. Obverse: Flag and tools within a wreath, inscription and date. Reverse: Value between two flowers. Photographed specimen: 1918 (Red Finland). Sources: Numista N34566.

Republic: old markka (1918–1962)

The heraldic lion accompanies denominations and plant branches. Sizes, metals and, from 1952, some designs change. Copper, iron and nickel-plated iron issues remain separate even when they share the same date.

1 penni
Copper
1919–1924
Republic of Finland		5 penni
Copper
1918–1940
Republic of Finland		5 penni
Copper
1941–1943
Republic of Finland		10 penni
Copper
1919–1940
Republic of Finland		10 penni
Copper
1941–1943
Republic of Finland
Finland, 1 penni, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1919–1924; specimen 1920Finland, 5 penni, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1918–1940; specimen 1920Finland, 5 penni, obverse: Branches, rose and date; central hole; type 1941–1943; specimen 1941Finland, 10 penni, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1919–1940; specimen 1938Finland, 10 penni, obverse: Branches, rose and date; central hole; type 1941–1943; specimen 1942
Finland, 1 penni, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1919–1924; specimen 1920Finland, 5 penni, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1918–1940; specimen 1920Finland, 5 penni, reverse: Value between two roses; central hole; type 1941–1943; specimen 1941Finland, 10 penni, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1919–1940; specimen 1938Finland, 10 penni, reverse: Value between two roses; central hole; type 1941–1943; specimen 1942
10 penni
Iron
1943–1945
Republic of Finland		25 penni
Copper-nickel
1921–1940
Republic of Finland		25 penni
Copper
1940–1943
Republic of Finland		25 penni
Iron
1943–1945
Republic of Finland		50 penni
Copper-nickel
1921–1940
Republic of Finland
Finland, 10 penni, obverse: Branches, rose and date; central hole; type 1943–1945; specimen 1944Finland, 25 penni, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1921–1940; specimen 1926Finland, 25 penni, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1940–1943; specimen 1941Finland, 25 penni, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1943–1945; specimen 1943Finland, 50 penni, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1921–1940; specimen 1921
Finland, 10 penni, reverse: Value between two roses; central hole; type 1943–1945; specimen 1944Finland, 25 penni, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1921–1940; specimen 1926Finland, 25 penni, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1940–1943; specimen 1941Finland, 25 penni, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1943–1945; specimen 1943Finland, 50 penni, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1921–1940; specimen 1921
50 penni
Copper
1940–1943
Republic of Finland		50 penni
Iron
1943–1948
Republic of Finland		1 markka
Copper-nickel
1921–1924
Republic of Finland		1 markka
Copper-nickel
1928–1940
Republic of Finland		1 markka
Copper
1940–1951
Republic of Finland
Finland, 50 penni, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1940–1943; specimen 1940Finland, 50 penni, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1943–1948; specimen 1943Finland, 1 markka, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1921–1924; specimen 1921Finland, 1 markka, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1928–1940; specimen 1936Finland, 1 markka, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1940–1951; specimen 1940
Finland, 50 penni, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1940–1943; specimen 1940Finland, 50 penni, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1943–1948; specimen 1943Finland, 1 markka, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1921–1924; specimen 1921Finland, 1 markka, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1928–1940; specimen 1936Finland, 1 markka, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1940–1951; specimen 1940
1 markka
Iron
1943–1952
Republic of Finland		1 markka
Iron
1952–1953
Republic of Finland		1 markka
Nickel-plated iron
1953–1962
Republic of Finland		5 markkaa
Aluminium bronze
1928–1946
Republic of Finland		5 markkaa
Brass
1946–1952
Republic of Finland
Finland, 1 markka, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1943–1952; specimen 1952Finland, 1 markka, obverse: Four-loop knot, inscription and date; type 1952–1953; specimen 1952Finland, 1 markka, obverse: Four-loop knot, inscription and date; type 1953–1962; specimen 1958Finland, 5 markkaa, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1928–1946; specimen 1931Finland, 5 markkaa, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1946–1952; specimen 1946
Finland, 1 markka, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1943–1952; specimen 1952Finland, 1 markka, reverse: Value between two stylised hands; type 1952–1953; specimen 1952Finland, 1 markka, reverse: Value between two stylised hands; type 1953–1962; specimen 1958Finland, 5 markkaa, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1928–1946; specimen 1931Finland, 5 markkaa, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1946–1952; specimen 1946
5 markkaa
Iron
1952–1953
Republic of Finland		5 markkaa
Nickel-plated iron
1953–1962
Republic of Finland		10 markkaa
Aluminium bronze
1928–1939
Republic of Finland		10 markkaa
Aluminium bronze
1952–1962
Republic of Finland		20 markkaa
Aluminium bronze
1931–1939
Republic of Finland
Finland, 5 markkaa, obverse: Four-loop knot, inscription and date; type 1952–1953; specimen 1953Finland, 5 markkaa, obverse: Four-loop knot, inscription and date; type 1953–1962; specimen 1959Finland, 10 markkaa, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1928–1939; specimen 1929Finland, 10 markkaa, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1952–1962; specimen 1952Finland, 20 markkaa, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1931–1939; specimen 1935
Finland, 5 markkaa, reverse: Value between two stylised hands; type 1952–1953; specimen 1953Finland, 5 markkaa, reverse: Value between two stylised hands; type 1953–1962; specimen 1959Finland, 10 markkaa, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1928–1939; specimen 1929Finland, 10 markkaa, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1952–1962; specimen 1952Finland, 20 markkaa, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1931–1939; specimen 1935
20 markkaa
Aluminium bronze
1952–1962
Republic of Finland		50 markkaa
Aluminium bronze
1952–1962
Republic of Finland		100 markkaa
Silver
1956–1960
Republic of Finland		200 markkaa
Silver
1956–1959
Republic of Finland
Finland, 20 markkaa, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1952–1962; specimen 1954Finland, 50 markkaa, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1952–1962; specimen 1955Finland, 100 markkaa, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1956–1960; specimen 1957Finland, 200 markkaa, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1956–1959; specimen 1956
Finland, 20 markkaa, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1952–1962; specimen 1954Finland, 50 markkaa, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1952–1962; specimen 1955Finland, 100 markkaa, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1956–1960; specimen 1957Finland, 200 markkaa, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1956–1959; specimen 1956
Type specifications and sources
1 penni · 1919–1924
Copper; 1 g; diameter 14 mm; thickness 0.85 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Isak Gustaf Sundell. Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1920 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N7143.
5 penni · 1918–1940
Copper; 2.5 g; diameter 18 mm; thickness 1.37 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Isak Gustaf Sundell. Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1920 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N7456.
5 penni · 1941–1943
Copper; 1.27 g; diameter 16 mm; thickness 1.18 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Isak Gustaf Sundell. Obverse: Branches, rose and date; central hole. Reverse: Value between two roses; central hole. Photographed specimen: 1941 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N7494.
10 penni · 1919–1940
Copper; 5 g; diameter 22 mm; thickness 1.9 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Isak Gustaf Sundell. Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1938 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N7023.
10 penni · 1941–1943
Copper; 2.55 g; diameter 18.5 mm; thickness 1.47 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Branches, rose and date; central hole. Reverse: Value between two roses; central hole. Photographed specimen: 1942 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N7613.
10 penni · 1943–1945
Iron; 1.12 g; diameter 16 mm; thickness 1 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Branches, rose and date; central hole. Reverse: Value between two roses; central hole. Photographed specimen: 1944 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N7050.
25 penni · 1921–1940
Copper-nickel; 1.27 g; diameter 16 mm; thickness 1 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Isak Gustaf Sundell. Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1926 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N8725.
25 penni · 1940–1943
Copper; 1.27 g; diameter 16 mm; thickness 1.05 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1941 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N5846.
25 penni · 1943–1945
Iron; 1.1 g; diameter 16 mm; thickness 0.97 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1943 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N9254.
50 penni · 1921–1940
Copper-nickel; 2.55 g; diameter 18.5 mm; thickness 1.25 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Isak Gustaf Sundell. Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1921 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N7144.
50 penni · 1940–1943
Copper; 2.55 g; diameter 18.5 mm; thickness 1.44 mm; edge: See the type record; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1940 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N7827.
50 penni · 1943–1948
Iron; 2.25 g; diameter 18.5 mm; thickness 1.35 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Isak Gustaf Sundell. Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1943 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N7826.
1 markka · 1921–1924
Copper-nickel; 5.1 g; diameter 24 mm; thickness 1.5 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Isak Gustaf Sundell. Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1921 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N10391.
1 markka · 1928–1940
Copper-nickel; 4 g; diameter 21 mm; thickness 1.6 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Isak Gustaf Sundell. Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1936 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N7683.
1 markka · 1940–1951
Copper; 4 g; diameter 21 mm; thickness 1.6 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Isak Gustaf Sundell. Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1940 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N2371.
1 markka · 1943–1952
Iron; 3.5 g; diameter 21 mm; thickness 1.58 mm; edge: See the type record; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Isak Gustaf Sundell. Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1952 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N7685.
1 markka · 1952–1953
Iron; 1.15 g; diameter 16 mm; thickness 1.1 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Peippo Uolevi Helle. Obverse: Four-loop knot, inscription and date. Reverse: Value between two stylised hands. Photographed specimen: 1952 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N7689.
1 markka · 1953–1962
Nickel-plated iron; 1.15 g; diameter 16 mm; thickness 1 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Peippo Uolevi Helle. Obverse: Four-loop knot, inscription and date. Reverse: Value between two stylised hands. Photographed specimen: 1958 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N5058.
5 markkaa · 1928–1946
Aluminium bronze; 4.5 g; diameter 23 mm; thickness 1.65 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Isak Gustaf Sundell. Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1931 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N6599.
5 markkaa · 1946–1952
Brass; 4.55 g; diameter 23 mm; thickness 1.7 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Isak Gustaf Sundell. Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1946 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N8964.
5 markkaa · 1952–1953
Iron; 2.55 g; diameter 18 mm; thickness 1.55 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Peippo Uolevi Helle. Obverse: Four-loop knot, inscription and date. Reverse: Value between two stylised hands. Photographed specimen: 1953 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N5683.
5 markkaa · 1953–1962
Nickel-plated iron; 2.55 g; diameter 18 mm; thickness 1.5 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Peippo Uolevi Helle. Obverse: Four-loop knot, inscription and date. Reverse: Value between two stylised hands. Photographed specimen: 1959 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N5057.
10 markkaa · 1928–1939
Aluminium bronze; 8 g; diameter 27 mm; thickness 2 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Isak Gustaf Sundell. Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1929 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N6626.
10 markkaa · 1952–1962
Aluminium bronze; 3 g; diameter 20 mm; thickness 1.5 mm; edge: See the type record; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Peippo Uolevi Helle. Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1952 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N7829.
20 markkaa · 1931–1939
Aluminium bronze; 13 g; diameter 31 mm; thickness 2.5 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Isak Gustaf Sundell. Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1935 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N11013.
20 markkaa · 1952–1962
Aluminium bronze; 4.5 g; diameter 22.5 mm; thickness 1.9 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Peippo Uolevi Helle. Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1954 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N1062.
50 markkaa · 1952–1962
Aluminium bronze; 5.5 g; diameter 25 mm; thickness 1.9 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Peippo Uolevi Helle. Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1955 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N7828.
100 markkaa · 1956–1960
Silver; 5.2 g; diameter 24 mm; thickness 1.7 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Peippo Uolevi Helle. Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1957 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N11011.
200 markkaa · 1956–1959
Silver; 8.3 g; diameter 27.5 mm; thickness 1.8 mm; edge: Reeded; engraver: Peippo Uolevi Helle. Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1956 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N11012.

New markka (1963–2001)

From 1963, one new markka equalled one hundred old marks. Penni and markka denominations therefore belong to a new currency unit and must not be compared solely by the number of their face value. The final series includes the coins used until the euro.

1 penni
Bronze
1963–1969
Republic of Finland		1 penni
Aluminium
1969–1979
Republic of Finland		5 penni
Bronze
1963–1977
Republic of Finland		5 penni
Aluminium
1977–1990
Republic of Finland		10 penni
Aluminium bronze
1963–1982
Republic of Finland
Finland, 1 penni, obverse: Four-loop knot, inscription and date; type 1963–1969; specimen 1963Finland, 1 penni, obverse: Four-loop knot, inscription and date; type 1969–1979; specimen 1978Finland, 5 penni, obverse: Four-loop knot, inscription and date; type 1963–1977; specimen 1963Finland, 5 penni, obverse: Four-loop knot, inscription and date; type 1977–1990; specimen 1988Finland, 10 penni, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1963–1982; specimen 1963
Finland, 1 penni, reverse: Value between two stylised hands; type 1963–1969; specimen 1963Finland, 1 penni, reverse: Value between two stylised hands; type 1969–1979; specimen 1978Finland, 5 penni, reverse: Value between two stylised hands; type 1963–1977; specimen 1963Finland, 5 penni, reverse: Value between two stylised hands; type 1977–1990; specimen 1988Finland, 10 penni, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1963–1982; specimen 1963
10 penni
Aluminium
1983–1990
Republic of Finland		10 penni
Copper-nickel
1990–2001
Republic of Finland		20 penni
Aluminium bronze
1963–1990
Republic of Finland		50 penni
Aluminium bronze
1963–1990
Republic of Finland		50 penni
Copper-nickel
1990–2001
Republic of Finland
Finland, 10 penni, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1983–1990; specimen 1985Finland, 10 penni, obverse: Lily of the valley, country name and date; type 1990–2001; photograph retained from the previous catalogueFinland, 20 penni, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1963–1990; specimen 1963Finland, 50 penni, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1963–1990; specimen 1963Finland, 50 penni, obverse: Brown bear, country name and date; type 1990–2001; photograph retained from the previous catalogue
Finland, 10 penni, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1983–1990; specimen 1985Finland, 10 penni, reverse: Value and honeycomb cells; type 1990–2001; photograph retained from the previous catalogueFinland, 20 penni, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1963–1990; specimen 1963Finland, 50 penni, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1963–1990; specimen 1963Finland, 50 penni, reverse: Value and moss; type 1990–2001; photograph retained from the previous catalogue
1 markka
Low-fineness silver
1964–1968
Republic of Finland		1 markka
Copper-nickel
1969–1993
Republic of Finland		1 markka
Aluminium bronze
1993–2001
Republic of Finland		5 markkaa
Aluminium bronze
1972–1978
Republic of Finland		5 markkaa
Aluminium bronze
1979–1993
Republic of Finland
Finland, 1 markka, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1964–1968; specimen 1966Finland, 1 markka, obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date; type 1969–1993; specimen 1969Finland, 1 markka, obverse: Heraldic lion, country name and date; type 1993–2001; photograph retained from the previous catalogueFinland, 5 markkaa, obverse: Icebreaker, country name and date; type 1972–1978; specimen 1972Finland, 5 markkaa, obverse: Icebreaker, country name and date; type 1979–1993; specimen 1979
Finland, 1 markka, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1964–1968; specimen 1966Finland, 1 markka, reverse: Value and plant decoration; type 1969–1993; specimen 1969Finland, 1 markka, reverse: Value within a geometric pattern; type 1993–2001; photograph retained from the previous catalogueFinland, 5 markkaa, reverse: Value and flying birds; type 1972–1978; specimen 1972Finland, 5 markkaa, reverse: Value and flying birds; type 1979–1993; specimen 1979
5 markkaa
Nickel-aluminium bronze
1992–2001
Republic of Finland		10 markkaa
Bimetallic: brass / copper-nickel
1993–2001
Republic of Finland
Finland, 5 markkaa, obverse: Saimaa ringed seal and date; type 1992–2001; photograph retained from the previous catalogueFinland, 10 markkaa, obverse: Capercaillie, country name and date; type 1993–2001; photograph retained from the previous catalogue
Finland, 5 markkaa, reverse: Dragonfly, water-lily leaves and value; type 1992–2001; photograph retained from the previous catalogueFinland, 10 markkaa, reverse: Value, rowan branches and berries; type 1993–2001; photograph retained from the previous catalogue
Type specifications and sources
1 penni · 1963–1969
Bronze; 1.6 g; diameter 15.5 mm; thickness 1.11 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Four-loop knot, inscription and date. Reverse: Value between two stylised hands. Photographed specimen: 1963 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N1059.
1 penni · 1969–1979
Aluminium; 0.45 g; diameter 15.75 mm; thickness 1 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Four-loop knot, inscription and date. Reverse: Value between two stylised hands. Photographed specimen: 1978 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N3280.
5 penni · 1963–1977
Bronze; 2.6 g; diameter 18.5 mm; thickness 1.36 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Peippo Uolevi Helle. Obverse: Four-loop knot, inscription and date. Reverse: Value between two stylised hands. Photographed specimen: 1963 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N1532.
5 penni · 1977–1990
Aluminium; 0.8 g; diameter 18 mm; thickness 1.4 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Peippo Uolevi Helle. Obverse: Four-loop knot, inscription and date. Reverse: Value between two stylised hands. Photographed specimen: 1988 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N2286.
10 penni · 1963–1982
Aluminium bronze; 3 g; diameter 20 mm; thickness 1.4 mm; edge: See the type record; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1963 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N1530.
10 penni · 1983–1990
Aluminium; 1 g; diameter 20 mm; thickness 1.4 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1985 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N3281.
10 penni · 1990–2001
Copper-nickel; 1.8 g; diameter 16.3 mm; thickness 1 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Antti Neuvonen. Obverse: Lily of the valley, country name and date. Reverse: Value and honeycomb cells. Sources: Numista N1008.
20 penni · 1963–1990
Aluminium bronze; 4.5 g; diameter 22 mm; thickness 1.75 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Allan Alarik Soiniemi. Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1963 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N1060.
50 penni · 1963–1990
Aluminium bronze; 5.5 g; diameter 25 mm; thickness 1.7 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1963 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N1529.
50 penni · 1990–2001
Copper-nickel; 3.3 g; diameter 19.7 mm; thickness 1.57 mm; edge: Reeded; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Brown bear, country name and date. Reverse: Value and moss. Sources: Numista N4390.
1 markka · 1964–1968
Low-fineness silver; 6.4 g; diameter 24 mm; thickness 1.7 mm; edge: See the type record; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Heikki Aulis Häiväoja. Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1966 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N1528.
1 markka · 1969–1993
Copper-nickel; 6.1 g; diameter 24 mm; thickness 1.79 mm; edge: See the type record; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Olof Eriksson, Heikki Aulis Häiväoja. Obverse: Finnish lion or arms and date. Reverse: Value and plant decoration. Photographed specimen: 1969 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N3737.
1 markka · 1993–2001
Aluminium bronze; 5 g; diameter 22.25 mm; thickness 1.94 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Heraldic lion, country name and date. Reverse: Value within a geometric pattern. Sources: Numista N1527.
5 markkaa · 1972–1978
Aluminium bronze; 8 g; diameter 26.3 mm; thickness 2.05 mm; edge: See the type record; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑); engraver: Heikki Aulis Häiväoja. Obverse: Icebreaker, country name and date. Reverse: Value and flying birds. Photographed specimen: 1972 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N10396.
5 markkaa · 1979–1993
Aluminium bronze; 8 g; diameter 26.3 mm; thickness 2.05 mm; edge: See the type record; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Icebreaker, country name and date. Reverse: Value and flying birds. Photographed specimen: 1979 (Republic of Finland). Sources: Numista N1531.
5 markkaa · 1992–2001
Nickel-aluminium bronze; 5.5 g; diameter 24.5 mm; thickness 1.8 mm; edge: See the type record; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Saimaa ringed seal and date. Reverse: Dragonfly, water-lily leaves and value. Sources: Numista N7379.
10 markkaa · 1993–2001
Bimetallic: brass / copper-nickel; 8.8 g; diameter 27.25 mm; thickness 2 mm; edge: Plain; alignment: medal alignment (↑↑). Obverse: Capercaillie, country name and date. Reverse: Value, rowan branches and berries. Sources: Numista N3279.

The photographs show representative specimens. The date and side are stated in the enlarged view. The five pairs of the final series already on the site are retained. Mint, edge and engraver data come from the linked records; an unreported field is not inferred from the photograph.