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2000 Kronor - Carl XVI Gustaf Selma Lagerlöf
2008 year| Gold (.900) | 12 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Carl XVI Gustaf (1973-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 2000 Kronor 2000 SEK = USD 193 |
| Currency | Krona (1873-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#65420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
A stylized sunflower, symbolising Selma Lagerlöf’s interest in nature, with a quote from her novel 'De fågelfrie'. The designer’s initials (“JH”) appear under the sunflower.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DENNA JORDENS GRUNDVAL HETER RÄTTFÄRDIGHET
Translation: This Earth unity is based on righteousness
Engraver: Jon Holm
Edge
Plain
Comment
The coin is designed by Jon Holm, a student of the Royal University College of Fine Arts, who won the competition held by the Riksbank in 2006. The manufacturer is AB Myntverket in Eskilstuna.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2000 Kronor - Carl XVI Gustaf (Selma Lagerlöf) 2008 coin from Sweden is that it features a unique design that was created by the famous Swedish author, Selma Lagerlöf. The coin's design depicts a portrait of King Carl XVI Gustaf on one side and a scene from Lagerlöf's novel, "Gösta Berlings Saga," on the other. This coin was issued as part of a series celebrating the 200th anniversary of Lagerlöf's birth, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 SI | 2495 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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