1. the former basic monetary unit of Finland, replaced by the euro in 2002
Usage: historical

Examples

• Before joining the eurozone, Finland used the markka as its currency.
• The markka was subdivided into 100 penni.
• Many Finns still remember prices in markka even years after the euro adoption.
• Old markka banknotes are now collector’s items.
• The exchange rate was fixed at about 5.95 markka to one euro.