10 Kroner - Margrethe II 4th portrait; Snow Queen
2006 year| Aluminium bronze | 7 g | 23.35 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| Queen | Margrethe II (1972-2024) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 10 Kroner 10 DKK = USD 1.48 |
| Currency | Krone (1873-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 23.35 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#14907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
The design depicts a female character in a winter setting and illustrates "The Snow Queen", a fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. The story focuses on the struggle between good and evil as experienced by a little boy and girl.
The story is Andersen's longest and is considered by scholars, critics and readers as one of his best.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
H. C. ANDERSEN 1805-2005
10 KRONER
Engraver: Øjvind Nygård
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Kroner coin featuring Margrethe II, also known as the Snow Queen, has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins. The coin's designer, Danish artist Helle Hounsgaard, incorporated a hidden message into the coin's design. If you look closely at the coin's reverse side, you'll notice that the Snow Queen's hair is made up of tiny letters that spell out a quote from Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, "The Snow Queen." The quote reads, "The cold is my strength, the cold is my home." This hidden detail adds an extra layer of meaning and beauty to an already stunning coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 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; Snow Queen) 2006 coin.
