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5 Kroner - Harald V Return of Nansen from the Arctic
1996 year| Copper-nickel | 11.5 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Harald V (1991-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 5 Kroner (5 NOK) |
| Currency | Krone (1875-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 9 July 1999 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#14686 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Sailing ship, the Fram, caught in the ice.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FRAM OVER POLHAVET
1893·1896
IAR
Translation: Fram, on the Arctic Ocean
Engraver: Ingrid Austlid Rise
Edge
Smooth, inscribed with crossed hammers, the mark of the mint master J and waved lines.
Comment
The aim of the FRAM expedition, named after Nansen's ship, was to reach the North Pole while trapped in drifting pack ice.
Interesting fact
The coin features a unique design, showcasing the return of Fridtjof Nansen, a Norwegian explorer, from the Arctic. Nansen was the first person to reach the North Pole, and this coin commemorates his historic achievement.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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