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25 Øre - Christian X
1926 year| Copper-nickel | 6.8 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Greenland (Denmark) |
|---|---|
| King | Christian X (1912-1947) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1926 |
| Value | 25 Øre (0.25 DKK) |
| Currency | Krone (1873-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11802 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Polar bear walking left. Value above, date and initials below. Mintmarks left and right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
H·C·N 25 ØRE ♥·G·J
19·G·S·26
Engravers: Hans Christian Nielsen, Gunnar Jensen
Edge
Plain
Comment
The hole was added to the coins of type N# 6960 in 1940-1941 in New York to avoid confusion with the 1 Krone coins (N# 6962 ).HCN - Hans Christian Nielsen, Mint official.
GJ - Knud Gunnar Jensen, Moneyer.
Interesting fact
The 25 Øre coin from Greenland (Denmark) made of Copper-nickel and weighing 6.8 g is interesting because it features a unique design that reflects Greenland's cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Greenlandic kayaker, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a polar bear, which is an iconic symbol of Greenland's natural environment. This coin was minted in 1926 during the reign of King Christian X of Denmark, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 HCN;♥GJ | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Øre - Christian X 1926 coin.
