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5 Öre - Carl XVI Gustaf
| Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc) | 2.7 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Carl XVI Gustaf (1973-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1976-1981 |
| Value | 5 Öre (0.05 SEK) |
| Currency | Krona (1873-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc) |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1985 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#1467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
On the reverse is the figure 5. Above the figure is the text SVERIGE and below is the text ÖRE. Left of ÖRE is the mintmark while at right there is the first letter in the surname of the Governor of the Riksbank
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SVERIGE
5 ÖRE
E U
Translation: Sweden
Engraver: Lars Englund
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Öre coin from Sweden, featuring King Carl XVI Gustaf, has a unique feature that makes it stand out from other coins. The coin's bronze composition, specifically the 95% copper, 4% tin, and 1% zinc alloy, gives it a distinctive greenish-blue patina over time, which many collectors find attractive.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 U | 61234 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 U | 43346 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 U | 20115 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 U | 10200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 U | 10140 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 U | 11927 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Öre - Carl XVI Gustaf 1976-1981 coin.
