1981 Finland 50 Pennia Copper-Nickel Coin KM48

1981 Finland 50 Pennia Copper-Nickel Coin KM48 1981 Finland 50 Pennia Copper-Nickel Coin KM#48 This 1981 Finland 50 Pennia coin is a sharp uncirculated example of the KM#48 series, featuring a distinctive copper-nickel composition. The obverse displays the crowned heraldic lion of Finland above the date, surrounded by the legend SUOMEN TASAVALTA. The reverse showcases the denomination 50 PENNIA alongside a stylized conifer tree branch, a design by Peippo Uotila that reflects the natural heritage of the nation. Struck at the Vantaa Mint, this specimen carries the S mint mark for mint director Heikki Suominen. It remains in excellent condition with crisp details and original luster, housed in a protective 2x2 cardboard flip with handwritten identification. 1981 Finland 50 Pennia Copper-Nickel Coin KM# 48 Finnish Lion Condition: The coin appears to be in Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated condition, retaining strong details on the Finnish Lion's mane and the spruce branch on the reverse. There is some light surface oxidation and minor handling marks consistent with its age. The strike type is a standard business strike issued by the Mint of Finland (Vantaa). The metal content is copper-nickel, consisting of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Historically, this design was part of the second markka-denominated series used in Finland before the adoption of the Euro. It features the national heraldic lion on the obverse and a spruce branch over the denomination on the reverse, symbolizing Finland's vast forestry industry. This specimen is currently ungraded and presented in a protective 2x2 cardboard flip. Finland, 50 pennia, 1981, coin, numismatics, Suomen Tasavalta, Finnish markka, currency, collectible, bronze, lion, tree design, hobby, coin flip Finland 1981 coin, 50 Penniä, Finnish currency, numismatics, rare coins, Suomen Tasavalta, collectible coins, 1981 50 penniä, world coins, Finnish lion coin IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.” References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms. By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and that placing a bid and/or winning an item constitutes a binding contract, with no refunds, no returns, no exchanges, no credits, and no cancellations for any reason. Auction transactions are processed after the auction closes, and invoices are finalized. Charges may occur hours or days after the auc