5 Øre - Christian X 1941 front 5 Øre - Christian X 1941 back
5 Øre - Christian X 1941 photo
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5 Øre - Christian X

1941 year
Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc) 7.6 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Faroe Islands (Denmark)
King
Christian X (1912-1947)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1941
Value
5 Øre (0.05&nbspDKK)
Currency
Krone (1873-1948)
Composition
Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc)
Weight
7.6 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#11805
Rarity index
22%

Reverse

Date above hole, denomoniation below hole

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DANMARK
1941
5 ØRE

Translation: Denmark

Edge

Plain

Comment

These coins were struck at the Royal Mint in London, that's why the mint mark of the Royal Mint of Denmark (♥) is missing.
It was pegged with the British Pound at the rate of 22.4 FKr = 1 GBP

Interesting fact

The 5 Øre coin from the Faroe Islands featuring Christian X has an interesting feature - it has a unique double-ringed design on the reverse side, which sets it apart from other coins of its time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1941  150000 - - - - - -

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