25 Øre - Christian X 1926 front 25 Øre - Christian X 1926 back
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25 Øre - Christian X

1926 year
Copper-nickel 6.9 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Greenland (Denmark)
King
Christian X (1912-1947)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1926
Value
25 Øre (0.25&nbspDKK)
Currency
Krone (1873-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
6.9 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#6960
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Polar bear walking left. Value above, date and initials below. Mintmark right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
H·C·N 25 ØRE ♥·G·J
19·G·S·26

Engraver: Gunnar Jensen

Edge

Plain

Comment

HCN - Hans Christian Nielsen, Mint official.
GJ - Knud Gunnar Jensen, Moneyer.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 25 Øre - Christian X 1926 from Greenland (Denmark) made of Copper-nickel weighing 6.9 g is that it features a unique design that reflects Greenland's cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Inuit kayaker, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of a polar bear, which is a common symbol of Greenland. This design was created by the Danish artist, Johannes Sloth, and it was specifically chosen to represent Greenland's distinct culture and natural environment.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1926 HCN;♥GJ 310000 - - - - - -

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