FINLAND

Stamps inscribed 'Suomi' and 'Finland' (1891 - 1917 stamps of Russian type without country name, but with face values in Finnish currency)

1856 - 1917 Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire
1917 -> Independence

From 1856: 1 Russian Ruble = 100 Kopeks
From 1860: 1 Markka/Mark = 100 Penniä/Penni (= 0.25 Ruble)
From 1963: 1 (New) Markka/Mark (FIM) = 100 Penniä/Penni (= 100 Old Markka/Mark)
From 2002: 1 Euro (EUR) = 100 Eurocents (= 5.94573 FIM)
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MYTHIC CATS

Issue Item code Item type Face value Remarks SC
1981 Finnair Meter Frank FI1981 MF FINA 01053 Meter Frank - The Sphinx
"Helsinki - Istanbul - Cairo v.v."
Helsinki
Machine no. 500720
Earliest use we have seen:
4 Feb 1981
Latest use we have seen:
4 Feb 1981
If you know the dates of use for this item, please let us know

Compiled by Geir Arveng
Latest update: 7 June 2012