Obverse
The main motif is the Norwegian Heraldic Lion (Coat of arms of Norway), which is a crowned lion holding Saint Olaf's axe.
ØHEngraved by Øivind Hansen
Norway · 1973 · 5 øreThis coin is part of the second series of small denominations issued under King Olav V, characterized by a reduction in size and the replacement of the king's portrait with coats of arms and monograms.
The main motif is the Norwegian Heraldic Lion (Coat of arms of Norway), which is a crowned lion holding Saint Olaf's axe.
The face value 5 is clearly displayed at the centre-left, to the right the engraver's initials, Øivind Hansen (ØH), to the left initials of the Mint Master, Arne Jon Bakken (AB). The word ØRE is placed at the bottom. The date 19 and 73 is separated by the symbol of the Royal Norwegian Mint of Kongsberg (two crossed hammers, X).
Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1.45 mm.
1969Norway 5 kroner 1969
1975Norway 5 kroner 1975 (100th anniversary of the Krone system) set
1975Norway 5 kroner 1975, 150th anniversary of emigration to America set
1975Norway 25-øre 1975 AB
1976Norway 5 kroner 1976
1978Norway 10-øre 1978 AB
1978Norway 5 kroner 1978 (350th anniversary of the Norwegian Army)
1986Norway 10 kroner 1986
10 øre1968 · 15 mm
1 øre1971 · 16 mm
2 øre1971 · 21.3 mm
5 øre1972 · 27 mm