Finnish gold coins
The 10 and 20 markkaa of the Grand Duchy of Finland
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.
The selection includes only the two gold denominations of the Grand Duchy, with a fineness of 900 thousandths. The 100 and 200 markkaa of 1926, excluded from the research into general circulation issues, are not included in this gallery.
10 markkaa
Markka before the 1963 reform
Old markka (1860–1962)
Type specifications and sources
- 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
Markka before the 1963 reform
Old markka (1860–1962)
Type specifications and sources
- 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.
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.