1000 Krónur (Sveinn Björnsson) 1994 front 1000 Krónur (Sveinn Björnsson) 1994 back
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1000 Krónur Sveinn Björnsson

1994 year
Silver (.925) 30.00 g 39.00 mm
Description
Issuer
Iceland
Period
Republic (1944-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1994
Value
1000 Krónur 1000 ISK = USD 7.37
Currency
New króna (1980-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
30.00 g
Diameter
39.00 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#77575
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Portrait of Sveinn Björnsson.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SVEINN BJÖRNSSON FORSETI ÍSLANDS 1944-1952

Translation: Sveinn Björnsson, president of Iceland 1944-1952

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This coin, KM#32 was issues along with KM#33 and KM#34 in a three coin set, which is listed in Krause as PS5.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1000 Krónur (Sveinn Björnsson) 1994 coin from Iceland is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Sveinn Björnsson, the first president of Iceland, while the reverse side features an image of the Icelandic parliament building, Althing, which was established in 930 AD and is one of the oldest parliaments in the world. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can serve as a window into a country's past and present.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1994  3000 - - - - - -

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