Obverse
Bust of Olav V facing left, King of Norway from 1957 to 1991, surrounded by the inscription and the date 1961.
PSEngraved by Per Palle Storm
Norway · 1961 · 50 øreOlav V (1957-1991) continued the tradition of using animal and natural motifs on low-value coins, a trend introduced under his father, Haakon VII. The presence of the Norwegian Elkhound on the 50-øre is a celebration of the national animal. This series of coins was in circulation until 1973, when a new design of the 50-øre, featuring the Norwegian coat of arms, was introduced.
Bust of Olav V facing left, King of Norway from 1957 to 1991, surrounded by the inscription and the date 1961.
A Norwegian Elkhound facing left. The face value 50 ØRE and the date 1961. The mint mark (two crossed hammers X).
Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1.6 mm.
1 øre1957 · 16 mm
25 øre1960 · 16.9 mm
50 øre1957 · 22 mm
1 krone1956 · 25 mm
