Norway · 1938 · 10 øreThis is a fractional coin of the Kingdom of Norway, struck in cupronickel and characterized by its central hole. Its minting in 1938 took place as the Second World War approached, during the reign of King Haakon VII, in a context of international uncertainty that preceded the German invasion of 1940.
A stylized Norwegian royal crown is placed above the central hole. It symbolizes the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Norway and the monarchy. The date “1938” is inscribed just below the central hole. The circular legend, divided by the hole and the crown, indicates the name of the country: “NORGE” (Norway) with a stylized typography.
The number “10” (for 10 øre) is placed above the central hole. Just below the hole, the word “ØRE” is inscribed, indicating the sub-unit of the Norwegian Crown. On either side of the central hole, two trilobed or stylized Celtic knots serve as traditional decorative elements.
Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1.25 mm.
10 øre1942 · 15 mm
1 øre1936 · 16 mm
1 øre1943 · 16.1 mm
2 øre1933 · 21 mm
50 øre1941 · 22.3 mm
5 øre1940 · 27.15 mm
5 øre1942 · 27.21 mm