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10 Kroner - Margrethe II 4th portrait; Northern Light
2009 year| Aluminium bronze | 7 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| Queen | Margrethe II (1972-2024) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 10 Kroner 10 DKK = USD 1.48 |
| Currency | Krone (1873-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#14609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Greenland under The Polar Star and Aurora Boralis
Script: Latin
Lettering: POLARÅR 2007-2009 10 KRONER
Engraver: Morten
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Kroner coin featuring Margrethe II's 4th portrait, also known as the "Northern Lights" coin, has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins. The coin's designer, Lars Sørensen, incorporated a special texture onto the coin's surface that resembles the shimmering lights of the aurora borealis, or northern lights. This texture was created by using a technique called "sand blasting," which gives the coin a distinctive, frosted appearance. This feature not only adds to the coin's aesthetic appeal but also serves as a symbol of the natural beauty of the northern lights, which are a popular tourist attraction in Denmark.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (4th portrait; Northern Light) 2009 coin.
