Obverse
19 H7 55
The crowned monogram of King Haakon VII (H7) is at the centre. The year of issue, '19 55', is divided on either side of the crown.
Norway · 1955 · 5 øreThe year 1955 falls within the post-war period, when Norway, under the reign of the popular King Haakon VII, consolidated its status as a founding member of NATO (since 1949) and continued its economic reconstruction, notably thanks to the Marshall Plan. This coin symbolizes the sovereignty of the Kingdom in a context of the Cold War and the development of the Norwegian social-democratic model.
The crowned monogram of King Haakon VII (H7) is at the centre. The year of issue, '19 55', is divided on either side of the crown.
The face value '5 ØRE' is inscribed at the centre on two lines. Above, the country name 'NORGE' (Norway). The mint mark (crossed hammers of Kongsberg) is below the value. A decorative motif (often described as a triskelion or a stylized Celtic ornament) is present on either side of the value.
Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1.94 mm.
10 øre1953 · 15 mm
1 øre1957 · 16 mm
25 øre1960 · 16.9 mm
2 øre1954 · 21 mm
50 øre1957 · 22 mm
1 krone1950 · 25 mm
1 krone1956 · 25 mm