Norway 5 kroner 1969

Norway · 1969 · 5 kroner

Circulating coinUncommonVF · Very fine

€1.47estimate in VF

2,403,700coins minted

KM412 N1445

JSReference number JSJS-D1HFS

Circulating coin

Series of 5 kroner of Olav V, first type (1963-1973)

The coin's story

This 5 kroner coin in cupronickel, 75% copper and 25% nickel, belongs to the first type of Olav V. Olav V, son of Haakon VII, reigned from 1957 to 1991. The obverse bears the King's portrait and the motto ALT FOR NORGE (All for Norway), already present on the coins of Haakon VII, the reverse, the arms of Norway. Both sides were engraved by Øivind Hansen. The edge shows five pairs of hammers and the letter B of Arne Jon Bakken, mintmaster, separated by small waves. The type was struck from 1963 to 1973. The 1969 date has 2,403,700 pieces.

ObverseThe Portrait of Olav V

OLAV V NORGES KONGE ALT FOR NORGE

Design: The King's portrait.
Legend: OLAV V NORGES KONGE (Olav V, King of Norway).
Motto: ALT FOR NORGE (All for Norway).

ØHEngraved by Øivind Hansen

ReverseThe Arms of Norway

5 KRONER 1969

Design: The crowned shield with the lion holding an axe.
Denomination: 5 KRONER.
Date: 1969.

ØHEngraved by Øivind Hansen

Specifications

Denomination5 kroner
Year1969
Mintage2,403,700
MintMonnaie royale de Kongsberg
MaterialCopper-nickel
ShapeRound
Diameter29.7 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Weight11.51 g
EdgeThe edge shows five pairs of hammers and the letter B, separated by small waves
ScriptsLatin