Obverse
The bust of King Olav V facing left. The Latin inscription OLAV V NORGES KONGE (Olav V, King of Norway). The engraver's initials (ØH) behind the bust and the mint mark (two crossed hammers X) under the bust.
This coin is part of the second series of Norwegian coins under Olav V (introduced from 1974), which modernized the design and motifs of common denominations. The main motif is a strong national emblem (the lion of arms) and the portrait of the king, which is typical of higher value denominations.
The bust of King Olav V facing left. The Latin inscription OLAV V NORGES KONGE (Olav V, King of Norway). The engraver's initials (ØH) behind the bust and the mint mark (two crossed hammers X) under the bust.
The crowned shield of Norway (the crowned lion holding a halberd, the Coat of Arms of Norway). The face value 5 KRONER is inscribed under the shield. The date 19 | 76 is split in two by the shield.
Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 2.2 mm.
1969Norway 5 kroner 1969
1973Norway 5 øre 1973
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
1978Norway 10-øre 1978 AB
1978Norway 5 kroner 1978 (350th anniversary of the Norwegian Army)
1986Norway 10 kroner 1986