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1974 Finland 1 Penni Aluminum Copper Coin KM44a
1974 Finland 1 Penni Aluminum Coin KM# 44a
This 1974 1 Penni coin from Finland is an excellent example of Finnish numismatic history, featuring the distinctive Hannunvaakuna (Saint John's Arms) looped square symbol on the obverse. Struck in lightweight aluminum rather than copper, this specific variety is designated as KM# 44a. The obverse includes the legend SUOMEN TASAVALTA and the date 1974, while the reverse displays the numeral 1 and the word PENNI flanked by two stylized trumpets. This uncirculated aluminum coin is a key addition for collectors of world currency or Scandinavian coinage, preserved in a protective 2x2 cardboard flip labeled with its Krause catalog number for easy identification.
1974 Finland 1 Penni Aluminum Coin KM44a Suomen Tasavalta
Condition: This coin appears to be in circulated condition with visible surface wear and slight dulling of the original luster. The details of the central Hannunvaakuna (St. John's Arms) symbol on the obverse and the numeral on the reverse remain legible, though the high points show softening. There are no major gouges or deep scratches visible through the holder. Minted at the Mint of Finland in Vantaa, this specimen is composed of aluminum. Historically, this 1 Penni denomination was part of the second markka series introduced in 1963; by 1974, aluminum was used as a cost-effective material for low-value currency during a period of steady inflation. This is a business strike type coin intended for general circulation. It is currently raw and uncertified, housed in a cardboard 2x2 flip.
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