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© Ulmo
5 Kroner - Olav V Type
| Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) | 11.5 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Olav V (1957-1991) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1974-1988 |
| Value | 5 Kroner (5 NOK) |
| Currency | Krone (1875-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 9 July 2000 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#1446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Coat-of-Arms of Norway, denomination, and year of issue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
19 80
5 KRONER
Engraver: Øivind Hansen
Edge
Waved line engraved, 4 crossed hammers and a letter referring to the chief of The Royal Mint, B for Arne Bakken (1974-1980) and K for Ole-Robert Kolberg (1981-1988).
Comment
Metal composition: 95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc.All the years except 1988 are Schön# 71.1. 1988 is Schön# 71.2: The reverse has a shorter crown.
Interesting fact
The 5 Kroner - Olav V (Type 2) coin from Norway, minted between 1974 and 1988, features a unique design element. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of King Olav V, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a Viking ship, which is a nod to Norway's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1983423 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 2946442 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 9055574 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 4629600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 5853000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 6818000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 1578400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 1104800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 3919890 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 2932260 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 1233000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 | 1399600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 | 900200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 865200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Kroner - Olav V (Type 2) 1974-1988 coin.
