Finland

Finnish markka banknotes from the Bank of Finland, including large notes of the 1950s from before the 1963 currency reform.

The markka was Finland's money for more than 140 years.

History and frequently asked questions below ↓

About Finland banknotes

Finland introduced the markka in 1860, while still a grand duchy of the Russian Empire. After post-war inflation, a new markka replaced the old at 100 to one in 1963, so notes of the 1950s carry large values. Finland adopted the euro in 2002 at 5.94573 markkaa per euro.

See also: European banknotes, Sweden, Estonia and Norway.

Frequently asked questions

When was the markka redenominated?

On 1 January 1963, at 100 old markkaa to one new markka.

When did Finland adopt the euro?

Euro cash replaced the markka on 1 January 2002.

When did Finland introduce the markka?

In 1860, while Finland was a grand duchy of the Russian Empire.

Are your Finland banknotes genuine?

Yes. Every Finland note we sell is a genuine banknote, never a copy or replica. Each listing states the grade, gives the Pick catalogue number where one exists and shows the front and back, and every order ships tracked from Hungary.