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Finnish markka
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The markka, also known as the Finnish mark, was the currency of Finland from 1860 until 28 February 2002, when Finland adopted the euro, and it ceased to be legal tender. The markka was divided into 1
1 mk, 1983
1 mk, 1983
20 mk banknote issued in 1862 for the Grand Duchy of Finland. The banknote's obverse depicts the coat of arms of Finland on a Russian double-headed ea
20 mk banknote issued in 1862 for the Grand Duchy of Finland. The banknote's obverse depicts the coat of arms of Finland on a Russian double-headed eagle, and was personally signed by the director and the cashier of the Bank of Finland. The text on the obverse is in Swedish, whereas the reverse is primarily in Russian and Finnish.
A 20 mk coin from 1912
A 20 mk coin from 1912
Urho Kekkonen on the 500 mk note from 1975
Urho Kekkonen on the 500 mk note from 1975
Grand Duchy of Finland
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The Grand Duchy of Finland was the predecessor state of modern Finland. It existed from 1809 to 1917 as an autonomous state within the Russian Empire.
Finnish markka
…traditionally called a huge [hu.ge] (from Swedish hundra for "hundred"). After the 1963 reform, this name was used for one new markka. During its time as a grand duchy under the Russian Empire, Finland used the Russian rouble and the riksdaler of its former parent country Sweden as concurrent currencies until the…
The Diet of Porvoo marked the beginning of autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland. Emperor Alexander I of Russia on the podium.
The Diet of Porvoo marked the beginning of autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland. Emperor Alexander I of Russia on the podium.
The Imperial Senate of Finland in the new capital of Finland, Helsinki.
The Imperial Senate of Finland in the new capital of Finland, Helsinki.
The Imperial Alexander University in Helsinki.
The Imperial Alexander University in Helsinki.
Emperor Nicholas I and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna visited Helsinki in 1833. Carl Ludvig Engel designed the Stone of the Empress in their honour. The
Emperor Nicholas I and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna visited Helsinki in 1833. Carl Ludvig Engel designed the Stone of the Empress in their honour. The monument was unveiled in 1835.