1 Krona - Carl XVI Gustaf 1976-1981 front 1 Krona - Carl XVI Gustaf 1976-1981 back
1 Krona - Carl XVI Gustaf 1976-1981 photo
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1 Krona - Carl XVI Gustaf

 
Copper-nickel plated copper-nickel (Cladding: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel; Core: 97% Copper, 3% Nickel) 7 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Carl XVI Gustaf (1973-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1976-1981
Value
1 Krona (1&nbspSEK)
Currency
Krona (1873-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel plated copper-nickel (Cladding: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel; Core: 97% Copper, 3% Nickel)
Weight
7 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1.88 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
30 June 2017
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#1513
Rarity index
3%

Reverse

Crowned lesser coat-of-arms of Sweden, State motto in Swedish above; denomination below with mintmark at left and Riksbank governor's initial at right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FÖR SVERIGE I TIDEN
E 1 KR U

Translation: For Sweden - With the Times

Engraver: Lars Englund

Edge

Reeded, thin line of unplated copper visible

Comment

Privy mark:
  • U: Benkt Ulvfot, 1961-1986

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Krona - Carl XVI Gustaf 1976-1981 coin from Sweden is that it was designed by the Swedish artist and engraver, Ernst Nordin. The coin features a portrait of King Carl XVI Gustaf on the obverse side, while the reverse side features an image of the Swedish coat of arms. The coin's design was created in 1976, and it was used until 1981, when a new design was introduced.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1976  61234 - - - - - -
1977  43346 - - - - - -
1978  20115 - - - - - -
1979  10200 - - - - - -
1980  10140 - - - - - -
1981  11927 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Krona - Carl XVI Gustaf 1976-1981 coin.