200 Kroner - Olav V (Liberation) 1980 front 200 Kroner - Olav V (Liberation) 1980 back
200 Kroner - Olav V (Liberation) 1980 photo
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200 Kroner - Olav V Liberation

1980 year
Silver (.625) 27.3 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Olav V (1957-1991)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1980
Value
200 Kroner 200 NOK = USD 19
Currency
Krone (1875-date)
Composition
Silver (.625)
Weight
27.3 g
Diameter
36 mm
Thickness
2.93 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#39520
Rarity index
38%

Reverse

Akershus fortress as seen by the sea.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
200 KRONER
1980
AB

Engraver: Øivind Hansen

Edge

Plain

Comment

Commemoration of the liberation on the 8th of May 1945 from Nazi Germany during the Second World War.

Interesting fact

The 200 Kroner - Olav V (Liberation) 1980 coin from Norway is interesting because it was minted to commemorate the 40th anniversary of King Olav V's liberation from the Nazi occupation during World War II. The coin's design features an image of King Olav V on the obverse and a depiction of the royal crown on the reverse, symbolizing the king's role as a symbol of Norwegian resistance and liberation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980  298399 - - - - - -

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