Norway · 1936 · 1 øreThis 1-øre 1936 coin, with a 6 off-centre, in bronze, is a divisional coin of the Kingdom of Norway, issued under the reign of King Haakon VII (1905-1957). The year 1936 falls within the interwar period, where Norway, although neutral, watched with concern the rise of political and military tensions in Europe. The country was then in a phase of economic recovery after the Great Depression, while strengthening its national defense against the growing external threats.
The obverse features at the top centre the stylized Norwegian royal crown. Just below, the royal cipher is visible, consisting of a large « H » and the stylized number « 7 » inside the « H », representing the initials of King Haakon VII. The circular legend around the motif reads “KONGERIKET NORGES” (Kingdom of Norway).
The reverse displays at the top centre the large number « 1 », with the word “øre” below. The date « 1936 » is inscribed below “øre”, with a symbol of the Norwegian Royal Mint (hammer and anvil) on each side. Stylized trilobed or Celtic knot motifs are present on each side of the value, and another at the bottom, under the date and mint marks.
Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1.34 mm.
10 øre1938 · 15 mm
2 øre1933 · 21 mm
50 øre1941 · 22.3 mm
5 øre1940 · 27.15 mm