10 Kroner - Margrethe II (1st portrait) 1979-1988 front 10 Kroner - Margrethe II (1st portrait) 1979-1988 back
10 Kroner - Margrethe II (1st portrait) 1979-1988 photo
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10 Kroner - Margrethe II 1st portrait

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 12.5 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Denmark
Queen
Margrethe II (1972-2024)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1979-1988
Value
10 Kroner 10 DKK = USD 1.48
Currency
Krone (1873-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
12.5 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
2.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#2379
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Large 10 on horizontal grid, two rye stalks flanking, date above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1979
10
KRONER

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 10 Kroner coin from Denmark, featuring Margrethe II's first portrait, has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins. The coin's rim is not circular, but instead has a wavy shape, giving it a distinctive look.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979 B♥B 76801000 - - - - - -
1981 B♥B 10520000 - - - - - -
1982 R♥B 1065000 - - - - - -
1983 R♥B 1123000 - - - - - -
1984 R♥B 748000 - - - - - -
1985 R♥B 720000 - - - - - -
1987 R♥B 719000 - - - - - -
1988 R♥B 718000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Kroner - Margrethe II (1st portrait) 1979-1988 coin.