1500 Kroner - Olav V (1994 Olympics in Lillehammer) 1991 front 1500 Kroner - Olav V (1994 Olympics in Lillehammer) 1991 back
1500 Kroner - Olav V (1994 Olympics in Lillehammer) 1991 photo
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1500 Kroner - Olav V 1994 Olympics in Lillehammer

1991 year
Gold (.917) 17 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Olav V (1957-1991)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1991
Value
1500 Kroner 1500 NOK = USD 141
Currency
Krone (1875-date)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
17 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#58580
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Ancient drawing of a skier, Olympic symbol on the top.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1500 KRONER·LILLEHAMMER 1994

Engraver: Øivind Hansen

Edge

Plain

Comment

The reverse motive depicts a more than 4000 year old petroglyph of a skier, from Rødøy in Alstadhaug municipality, Nordland.

Interesting fact

The 1991 Norway 1500 Kroner Olav V coin, minted to commemorate the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, is unique in that it features an image of King Olav V on the obverse, while the reverse showcases a stylized design of a snowflake and the Olympic rings. This coin is made of .917 gold and weighs 17 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and Olympic memorabilia enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1991  30000 - - - - - -

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