50 Öre - Carl XVI Gustaf 1976-1991 front 50 Öre - Carl XVI Gustaf 1976-1991 back
50 Öre - Carl XVI Gustaf 1976-1991 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

50 Öre - Carl XVI Gustaf

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 4.5 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Carl XVI Gustaf (1973-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1976-1991
Value
50 Öre (0.50&nbspSEK)
Currency
Krona (1873-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
4.5 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 2006
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#3380
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

On the reverse is the figure 50. Above the figure is the text SVERIGE and below is the text ÖRE. Right of ÖRE is the mintmark while at left there is the first letter in the surname of the Governor of the Riksbank.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SVERIGE
50 ÖRE
E U

Translation: Sweden

Engraver: Lars Englund

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 50 Öre coin from Sweden, featuring King Carl XVI Gustaf, has a unique feature that makes it stand out from other coins. The coin's rim is not circular, but instead has a wavy shape, giving it a distinctive look.

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 - - - - - -
1982 U 9463 - - - - - -
1983 U 10300 - - - - - -
1984 U 10100 - - - - - -
1985 U 8000 - - - - - -
1986 U 16265 - - - - - -
1987 D 5600 - - - - - -
1988 D 4815 - - - - - -
1989 D 7170 - - - - - -
1990 D 6503 - - - - - -
1991 D 5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Öre - Carl XVI Gustaf 1976-1991 coin.