© Elvi75
© Elvi75
2 Øre - Olav V large letters
| Bronze (97% Cu, 2.5% Zn, 0.5% Sn) | 4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Olav V (1957-1991) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1959-1972 |
| Value | 2 Øre (0.02 NOK) |
| Currency | Krone (1875-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (97% Cu, 2.5% Zn, 0.5% Sn) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1975 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#1425 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Black grouse (Lyrurus or Tetrao tetrix) facing right, year above, country below, value on right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1967
2
ØRE
NORGE
Translation:
1967
2
Øre
Norway
Engraver: Per Palle Storm
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Øre coin from Norway, featuring King Olav V, has a unique feature - it has a small hole in the center of the coin, known as a "nail hole." This was added to the design to help prevent counterfeiting and to make it easier for people to tell the genuine coin from a fake one.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 4125000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 3735000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 4477000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 6205000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 4840000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 7250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 6241000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 10485000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 11993000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 3467 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 315600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 6794000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 15462000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 15897984 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Øre - Olav V (large letters) 1959-1972 coin.
