Obverse
OLAV·V·R
The portrait of King Olav V facing left. Legend OLAV⋅V⋅R (Olav V King).
PSEngraved by Per Palle Storm
Norway · 1972 · 5 øreIn 1972, Norway only issued the large module (Type KM#405). The switch to the small module only began in 1973. Like the 2-øre coin, this 5-øre coin of this type was demonetized as of January 1, 1975 due to loss of purchasing power.
The portrait of King Olav V facing left. Legend OLAV⋅V⋅R (Olav V King).
A stylized Moose (or elk, Alces alces) walking to the left. The face value 5⋅ØRE. The country name NORGE. The date 1972. The crossed miner's hammers (X), symbol of the Kongsberg Mint, are usually visible under the moose between the country name and the date.
Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1.75 mm.
10 øre1968 · 15 mm
1 øre1971 · 16 mm
25 øre1975 · 16.95 mm
5 øre1973 · 19 mm
2 øre1971 · 21.3 mm
5 kroner1975 · 29.3 mm
5 kroner1975 · 29.49 mm
