5 penniä FINLAND (1977-1990)

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

in the centre large face value: 5; along the bottom edge: PENNIÄ; on each of the side a symbol of tied hands

plain

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1 I 1994

Peippo Uolevi Helle

Rahapaja Oy (The Mint), Vantaa

1977	30 552 000
1978	26 112 000	+ 39 745 in annual boxed sets
1979	40 042 000	+ 36 000 in annual boxed sets
1980	60 026 000	+ 33 805 in annual boxed sets
1981	2 044 000	+ 36 100 in annual boxed sets
1982	10 012 000	+ 35 500 in annual boxed sets
1983	33 885 000	+ 39 350 in annual boxed sets
1984	25 001 000	+ 31 100 in annual boxed sets
1985	25 000 000	+ 41 445 in annual boxed sets
1986	20 000 000	+ 40 180 in annual boxed sets
1987	2 020 000	+ 53 680 in annual boxed sets
1988	33 005 000	+ 41 090 in annual boxed sets
1989	2 200 000	+ 59 582 in annual boxed sets
1990	2 506 000	+ 30 900 in annual boxed sets

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.


photo: Raymond Hejdström