Definition

Noun: 1. A former unit of currency in Finland: The markka was the basic monetary unit of Finland until it was replaced by the euro in 2002. It was subdivided into 100 penniä.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The old price was listed as fifty markkaa.
  • Before the euro, you needed markkaa to buy things in Finland.
  • He collected coins, including several Finnish markka coins.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in historical or financial contexts when discussing the economic history of Finland.
• The plural form in Finnish is , which is commonly used in English texts when referring to amounts (e.g., , ).

Variants and Related Words

• Finnish markka: The full name used to distinguish it from other historical currencies also called "markka".
• Penni (plural: ): The subunit of the markka, equal to 1/100 of a markka.

Synonyms

• Finnish mark: An English translation sometimes used.
• FIM: The ISO 4217 currency code for the Finnish markka.

Notes on Meaning

• This word refers specifically to a historical currency. It is no longer in active circulation as legal tender.
• It should not be confused with the German "Mark" or other European currencies that used similar names.

Noun

1. formerly the basic unit of money in Finland