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Norway 5 kroner 1975 (100th anniversary of the Krone system) set

Norway · 1975 · 5 kroner

Commemorative coinRareUNC · Uncirculated

€3.30estimate in UNC

35,494coins minted

KM421 N14683

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Commemorative coin

100th anniversary of the adoption of the Krone monetary system (1875-1975)

The coin's story

The commemorated date, 1875, marks Norway's accession to the Scandinavian Monetary Union (with Sweden and Denmark). This union replaced the old monetary units (such as the Speciedaler) and introduced the Krone (Crown) as the new common unit. Although the Union was de facto dissolved after World War I, Norway, Sweden and Denmark retained the unit name of Krone (or Krona). The minting of this coin in 1975 celebrates the longevity of this system. The 1975 5 Kroner coin is therefore a tribute to Norway's monetary heritage while being minted at the dawn of its oil era that was to redefine its economic future.

Obverse

KRONEMYNT I 100 ÅR 1875-1975 Ø.H. AB

Central motif, a historical representation of a coin maker striking a coin by hand on an anvil, symbolizing traditional minting. A balance is visible in the background. Commemorative legend KRONEMYNT I 100 ÅR (100 years of Crown coinage) above. The dates 1875 - 1975 at the bottom, framing the centennial. The symbol of the Kongsberg mint (X) and the initials of the Chief Engraver (AB for Arne Jon Bakken) and the engraver (ØH for Øivind Hansen) are visible.

ØHEngraved by Øivind Hansen

Reverse

5 KR KONGERIKET NORGE

The coat of arms of Norway: a crowned lion holding a halberd, in a crowned shield. Legend Kingdom of Norway. The face value, 5 KR, is divided on either side of the shield.

ØHEngraved by Øivind Hansen