Finland: heptagonal 5 markkaa - trial strike dated 1969

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I found this image on my desktop PC. 

I cannot remember where I got it from.


In 1969, the only heptagonal coins were made at the Royal Mint (UK).

The UK 50 pence of 1969 was the first heptagonal circulation coin.

[chrisild]

Interesting trial piece, thanks! Had not seen that before ... well, I suppose they tried the shape out, as the design is quite poor in my opinion. The coin that was actually issued was basically round but with a rim of varying width which also resulted in a sort-of-heptagonal effect. More nicely designed too, hehe.