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1 penni FINLAND (1969-1979)

1 penni 1969-1979 - coins of Finland
1 penni 1969-1979 - obverse to reverse alignment
diameter: weight: thickness: alloy:
15.8 mm 0.45 g 1.15 mm Al
obverse:
in the coin centre four interlinked loops (St. John cross); along the top edge: • SUOMEN TASAVALTA • (Republic of Finland in Finnish); along the bottom edge year of issue
reverse:
in the coin centre large face value: 1; along the bottom edge: PENNI; on each of the side a symbol of tied hands
edge:
plain
issue date:
???  no data
withdrawal date:
1 I 1994
designer:
Peippo Uolevi Helle
mint:
Rahapaja Oy (The Mint), Vantaa
mintage:
1969 28 524 000
1970 85 140 000
1971 70 240 000
1972 95 096 000
1973 115 532 000 + 20 007 in annual boxed sets
1974 100 132 000 + 79 258 in annual boxed sets
1975 111 906 000 + 58 820 in annual boxed sets
1976 34 965 000 + 45 263 in annual boxed sets
1977 61 393 000 + 40 392 in annual boxed sets
1978 90 132 000 + 39 745 in annual boxed sets
1979 33 383 000 + 36 000 in annual boxed sets
interesting facts:
The four interlinked loops shown on the coin obverse called the arms or the cross of St. John, sometimes the Bowen node. This symbol is probably a magical Viking sign, which symbolizes strength and prosperity. Finns perceive it as a symbol of happiness and have painted it for hundreds of years on the house doors and tools. It seems that the interpretation of the sign as infinity and eternity is equally correct. Today, in the countries of northern Europe, it is a sign indicating the important monument of culture.

The grave stone from Havor near Hablingo (Gotland) dated to AD 400-600.

Grave stone from Havor
photo: Raymond Hejdström
last update: 12 VIII 2013

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