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50 Öre - Gustaf VI Adolf
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 4.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Gustaf VI Adolf (1950-1973) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1962-1973 |
| Value | 50 Öre (0.50 SEK) |
| Currency | Krona (1873-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.607 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2006 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#1502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Value of the coins above the text SVERIGE, Below there is the mintmark at left, while at right there is the first letter in the surname of the Governor of the Riksbank.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
ÖRE
SVERIGE
U
Translation:
50
ÖRE
Sweden
U
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 50 Öre coin from Sweden, featuring Gustaf VI Adolf, has a unique feature that makes it stand out from other coins. The coin was designed by sculptor and engraver, Erik Lindberg, and it features a rare example of a "double-headed" portrait of the king, where he is depicted facing both left and right simultaneously. This interesting design choice was intended to symbolize the king's role as a unifying figure for the Swedish people.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 u | 1400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 u | 5808000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 u | 5325000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 u | 6453000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 u | 6309000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 u | 7890000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 u | 9198000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 u | 7265000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 u | 9426000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 u | 7218000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 u | 7388000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 u | 52467000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Öre - Gustaf VI Adolf 1962-1973 coin.
