Description
Country or authority: Finland, Republic of Finland
Year or date range: 1960
Denomination: 1000 markkaa
Composition: Silver
Ruler or portrait: Johan Vilhelm Snellman; issue commemorates the centenary of the Finnish markka currency system
Mint or mintmark: Helsinki Mint; SJ mint/initial mark is reported for this issue and appears consistent with the small marks around the lower reverse design
Catalogue references: Finland, Republic, 1000 markkaa 1960, Markka Currency System Centennial—Snellman, KM#43
Obverse description: Portrait bust of Johan Vilhelm Snellman facing left, with the legend “SUOMEN TASAVALTA” around the edge and “1960” below. The supplied photograph labelled reverse is the obverse in standard catalogue orientation.
Reverse description: Large “1000 MARKKAA” within a laurel wreath, with “1860” and “1960” at the lower sides/bottom and small initials or mint marks near the wreath. The supplied photograph labelled obverse is the reverse in standard catalogue orientation.
Description and condition notes: Refer to image for condition
