Coins of the Norwegian krone
- Coins of the Norwegian krone
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Norwegian coins are circulated, in addition to Norwegian banknotes, as the standard unit of currency in Norway, the Norwegian krone.
| Currently Circulated Coins |
| Value |
Technical parameters |
Description |
| Diameter |
Thickness |
Mass |
Composition |
Edge |
Obverse |
Reverse |
| 50 øre |
18.5 mm |
1.7 mm |
3.6 g |
97% Cu, 2,5% Zn, 0,5% Sn |
Smooth |
King's crown |
fable animal |
| 1 krone |
21 mm |
1.7 mm |
4.35 g |
Cupronickel
75% Cu, 25% Ni |
Smooth |
Harald V's monogram |
a fowl |
| 5 krone |
26 mm |
2 mm |
7.85 g |
Milled |
St.Olav's Order |
acanthi leaves |
| 10 krone |
24 mm |
2 mm |
6.8 g |
81% Cu, 10% Zn, 9% Ni |
Interrupted milling |
Harald V |
stave church roof |
| 20 krone |
27.5 mm |
2.2 mm |
9.9 g |
Smooth |
Viking ship |
| For table standards, see the coin specification table. |
Norwegian coins previously in use (after 1875)
- 1 øre
- 2 øre
- 5 øre
- 10 øre
- 25 øre
- 2 kroner
See also
External links
Categories:
- Currencies of Norway
- Coins
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