Finland - 10 Markkaa 1993

Country: Finland, Republic (1919-date)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1993
Value: 10 Markkaa (10 FIM)
Currency: New Markka (1963-2001)
Composition: Bimetallic 
Weight: 8.7 g.
Diameter: 27.25 mm
Grade: VF
Mintage: 30,002,000
Orientation: Medal Alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 77, Schön# 77

Obverse:
Capercaillie bird (Tetrao urogallus) within circle, date above.

Lettering:
1993
SUOMI FINLAND

Reverse:
Denomination and rowan branches and berries (Sorbus aucuparia).

Lettering:
10
M
MARKKAA MARK

Edge:
Smooth.

Mint:
M → Mint of Finland (Suomen Rahapaja), Vantaa, Finland (1988-date).

Comments:
The western capercaillie is  also known as the wood grouse, heather cock, or just capercaillie bird.

The digit "9" in the date have more of a bend in the bottom stroke for 1996-1999 coins compared to the 1993-1995 coins.

Reference : KM# 77, Schön# 77

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Collection : World Coins