20 Kroner - Harald V (First Norwegian Railroad) 2004 front 20 Kroner - Harald V (First Norwegian Railroad) 2004 back
20 Kroner - Harald V (First Norwegian Railroad) 2004 photo
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20 Kroner - Harald V First Norwegian Railroad

2004 year
Nickel brass (Cu 81 %, Zn 10 %, Ni 9 %) 9.9 g 27.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Harald V (1991-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2004
Value
20 Kroner 20 NOK = USD 1.87
Currency
Krone (1875-date)
Composition
Nickel brass (Cu 81 %, Zn 10 %, Ni 9 %)
Weight
9.9 g
Diameter
27.5 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#23233
Rarity index
31%

Reverse

A railway junction on the left and the inscrpition on the right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20
KRONER
JERN-
BANEN
150 ÅR

Translation: Railroad 150 years

Engraver: Ingrid Austlid Rise

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first Norwegian railroad, which was opened in 1854. The coin features an image of King Harald V, who was the reigning monarch at the time of the coin's issuance, and the design also includes a train and a depiction of the Norwegian landscape. The coin's nickel brass composition gives it a unique color and durability, making it a popular collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2004  8550 - - - - - -

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