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5 Kronor - Gustaf VI Adolf 80th Birthday
1962 year| Billon (.400 silver) (Copper .500, Nickel .050, Zinc .050) | 18 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustaf VI Adolf (1950-1973) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1962 |
| Value | 5 Kronor (5 SEK) |
| Currency | Krona (1873-date) |
| Composition | Billon (.400 silver) (Copper .500, Nickel .050, Zinc .050) |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.579 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 30 June 2017 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#12996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
Pallas Athena standing tall, with a shield in her left hand, and Athen's owl on her right forearm. At sides of her feet the value. Below the mintmark, with at left the artist monogram and at right the first letter in the surname of the Governor of the Riksbank.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LITTERÄTUR · VETENSKAP · KONST
5 KR
Translation: LITERATURE · SCIENCE · ART
Engraver: Léo Holmgren
Edge
Uneven Reeding
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Kronor - Gustaf VI Adolf (80th Birthday) 1962 coin from Sweden is that it was minted in a unique composition of billon, which is an alloy of silver (40%), copper (50%), nickel (5%), and zinc (5%). This blend of metals gives the coin a distinctive color and texture that sets it apart from other coins. Additionally, the coin's weight of 18 grams is slightly heavier than a standard 18mm coin, making it feel substantial and valuable in the hand.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 U | 159575 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Kronor - Gustaf VI Adolf (80th Birthday) 1962 coin.
