25 Øre - Haakon VII (WW2 German Occupation) 1943-1945 front 25 Øre - Haakon VII (WW2 German Occupation) 1943-1945 back
25 Øre - Haakon VII (WW2 German Occupation) 1943-1945 photo
© Oslo Myntgalleri

25 Øre - Haakon VII WW2 German Occupation

 
Zinc (99.8% zinc, 0.2% cadmium) 2 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Norway
Period
German occupation (1941-1945)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1943-1945
Value
25 Øre (0.25&nbspNOK)
Currency
Krone (1875-date)
Composition
Zinc (99.8% zinc, 0.2% cadmium)
Weight
2 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#6083
Rarity index
12%

Reverse

Value; three ornamental roses

Script: Latin

Lettering:
25
ØRE
19 45

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 25 Øre coin from Norway, issued during the German occupation during World War II, has an interesting feature. The coin's obverse side bears the image of King Haakon VII, while the reverse side features the national coat of arms of Norway, which includes a shield with a golden lion holding an axe. This design was meant to symbolize the country's resistance against the occupying forces.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1943  14104800 - - - - - -
1944  3030500 - - - - - -
1945  3010000 - - - - - -

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 German Occupation) 1943-1945 coin.