100 Kroner - Olav V (Anniversary of King Olav's Reign) 1982 front 100 Kroner - Olav V (Anniversary of King Olav's Reign) 1982 back
100 Kroner - Olav V (Anniversary of King Olav's Reign) 1982 photo
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100 Kroner - Olav V Anniversary of King Olav's Reign

1982 year
Silver (.925) 24.7 g 33.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Olav V (1957-1991)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1982
Value
100 Kroner 100 NOK = USD 9.37
Currency
Krone (1875-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
24.7 g
Diameter
33.0 mm
Thickness
3.43 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#39519
Rarity index
35%

Reverse

Coat of arms, crowned with the kings crown.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
·NORGES KONGE I 25 ÅR·
100 KR 1982
K

Translation: King of Norway for 25 years.

Engraver: Øivind Hansen

Edge

Plain

Comment

Commemoration of King Olav´s 25 years reign. The reverse design is modelled after a design by Hallvard Trættebergs.

Interesting fact

The 100 Kroner - Olav V (Anniversary of King Olav's Reign) 1982 coin from Norway is unique in that it features an image of King Olav V on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side features the royal coat of arms of Norway. This is a departure from the typical design of Norwegian coins, which usually feature the royal coat of arms on the obverse and a portrait of the king on the reverse. This design choice was made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of King Olav's reign, and to highlight the importance of the monarchy in Norwegian history and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1982  800000 - - - - - -

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