25 Øre - Haakon VII WW2 Exile Coinage
1942 year| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 2.4 g | 17.0 mm |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| Period | German occupation (1941-1945) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1942 |
| Value | 25 Øre (0.25 NOK) |
| Currency | Krone (1875-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#24392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Hole in the centre, with a crown over it. Date is split by the crown, and the value is on the bottom field. Two quartetas on each side and a beaded ring on the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
19 42
NORGE
25 ØRE
Edge
Plain
Comment
These were minted by the Royal Mint (of the United Kingdom) at the request of the Norwegian government-in-exile. They were intended to circulate in liberated areas upon an allied landing. However, since the German forces surrendered peacefully in 1945, none of the coins were ever placed into circulation. Practically all the coins were therefore sold back to the Royal Mint and melted. Approximately 10 000 of each denomination were retained. Full sets consisting of the three different exile coins were sold until 1970, however, a majority of the coins are not in private possession. Amongst Norwegian collectors the coins go by the nickname "London coins" as the government-in-exile were seated in London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1942 Norwegian 25 Øre coin is that it was minted during World War II, specifically in 1942, when Norway was under German occupation. The coin was part of the "Exile Coinage" series, which was minted in the United Kingdom by the Norwegian government in exile. This series was created to finance Norway's military and humanitarian efforts during the war. The coin features King Haakon VII on one side and the Norwegian coat of arms on the other. It is made of nickel brass, a durable alloy that was commonly used in coinage during that time period. Despite its small denomination, the coin is a valuable collector's item today, with some mint-condition pieces selling for hundreds of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 2400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Øre - Haakon VII (WW2 Exile Coinage) 1942 coin.
