1 Penni (Finland)
Finland
1864–1944
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$0.12
Based on Copper spot price ($6.07/oz) · 95.0% purity · 9.46g
Updated 6:41 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Finland |
| Years Minted | 1864–1944 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.46 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
The obverse features the Russian Imperial eagle with the arms of Finland.
Reverse
The reverse shows the denomination '1 PENNI' and the year within a wreath.
History & Notable Facts
The 1 Penni coin, issued in 1864, was Finland's first official currency under Russian rule as a Grand Duchy, marking a subtle act of national assertion on a small copper disk.
That reverse side bore the Finnish coat of arms, the lion rampant, which had been absent from coins since Swedish times. Helsinki's mint struck these from recycled copper, a practical choice amid limited resources. Over the years, designs evolved slightly—mostly tweaks to the date and edge—but the core remained unchanged until 1944. Mintage figures vary by year; some records were lost in archival shifts, so exact numbers are hazy for earlier issues.
Finland's coinage under Russia wasn't about flashy independence; it was a quiet administrative necessity. The 1 Penni saw heavy circulation, wearing down quickly in pockets and markets.
One dry note: It's often confused with a foreign token, but that's circulation for you.
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