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50 Øre - Haakon VII
| Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) | 4.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Haakon VII (1905-1957) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1953-1957 |
| Value | 50 Øre (0.50 NOK) |
| Currency | Krone (1875-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#1437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Den norske løve [The Norwegian Lion]
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NORGE
19 53
50 ØRE
Translation:
Norway
19 53
50 øre
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 50 Øre coin from Norway featuring Haakon VII, minted between 1953 and 1957, has a unique feature. It has a hole in the center, which was designed to help people distinguish it from other coins. This hole was introduced to aid the visually impaired, making it easier for them to identify the coin. This feature is not commonly found in coins from other countries, making it a distinctive aspect of Norwegian currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 2370000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1954 | 230000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 1930000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 1630000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 1800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Øre - Haakon VII 1953-1957 coin.
