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20 Kroner - Harald V Leif Ericson
1999 year| Nickel brass (Cu 81 %, Zn 10 %, Ni 9 %) | 9.9 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Harald V (1991-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| 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 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#9779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Half of ancient boat, Viking longship, value, the crossed pick and hammer, mintmaster mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
KRONER
1999
MOT
UKJENT
LAND
⚒ JEJ
Translation:
20
KRONER
1999
TOWARDS
UKNOWN
LAND
⚒ JEJ
Engraver: Nils Aas
Edge
Plain
Comment
The proof coins were issued for the "Vikings and the Vinland Voyages" set by The Royal Norwegian Mint and The Royal Canadian Mint.Privy mark
JEJ - Jan Erik Johansen, mint director in 1994-2001.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Harald V on one side and Leif Erikson on the other, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of the Viking explorer's journey to North America.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 JEJ | 1048700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Kroner - Harald V (Leif Ericson) 1999 coin.
