Norway 50-øre 1961

Norway · 1961 · 50 øre

Circulating coinUncommonAU · About uncirculated

€12.00estimate in AU

2,424,676coins minted

N1438 KM408

JSReference number JSJS-YHGS1

Circulating coin

50 øre with the elkhound of Olav V (1958-1973)

The coin's story

This 50 øre coin in cupronickel, 75% copper and 25% nickel, was struck under Olav V. Olav V, son of Haakon VII, reigned from 1957 to 1991. The obverse bears the King's portrait engraved by Øivind Hansen. The reverse, by Per Palle Storm, shows a Norwegian elkhound (elghund), the national animal of Norway according to Numista. The type was struck from 1958 to 1973. The 1961 date has 2,424,676 pieces. The coin ceased to be legal tender on 16 September 1997.

ObverseThe Portrait of Olav V

Design: The King's portrait, without inscription.

ØHEngraved by Øivind Hansen

ReverseThe Elkhound

50•ØRE NORGE•1961 ⚒

Design: A leaping Norwegian elkhound, between the value and the name of the country.
Denomination: 50·ØRE.
Legend: NORGE (Norway).
Date: 1961.
Mark: ⚒, the Kongsberg Mint.

PSEngraved by Per Palle Storm