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2 Øre - Haakon VII WW2 German Occupation
| Iron | 3.47 g | 21.3 mm |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| Period | German occupation (1941-1945) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1943-1945 |
| Value | 2 Øre (0.02 NOK) |
| Currency | Krone (1875-date) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Diameter | 21.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#5684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Value, Three ornamental roses
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
ØRE
19 44
Edge
Plain
Comment
During the German occupation of Norway the composition was changed from bronze to iron (for the war efforts), the obverse was also changed to no longer include the Haakon VII monogram, as the king went into exile after denying the German ultimatum.Interesting fact
The 2 Øre coin from Norway, issued during the German occupation during World War II, has an interesting feature. The coin's obverse side bears the image of King Haakon VII, while the reverse side features the national coat of arms of Norway. However, the coat of arms has been slightly modified to remove the royal crown, which was seen as a symbol of the occupied government. This modification was a subtle way for the Norwegian people to express their resistance against the occupying forces.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 6575000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 9805000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 2520000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Øre - Haakon VII (WW2 German Occupation) 1943-1945 coin.
