Complete the sentence about Finnish markka with the correct year: The markka was introduced in ______ by the Bank of Finland, replacing the Russian ruble at a rate of four markkaa to one ruble.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1860
The markka was brought in in 1860 by the Bank of Finland, replacing the Russian rouble at four markkaa to the rouble. It was Finland's own currency.
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