50 Øre - Haakon VII (WW2 German Occupation) 1941-1945 front 50 Øre - Haakon VII (WW2 German Occupation) 1941-1945 back
50 Øre - Haakon VII (WW2 German Occupation) 1941-1945 photo
© Oslo Myntgalleri

50 Øre - Haakon VII WW2 German Occupation

 
Zinc (99.8% zinc, 0.2% cadmium) 4.0 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Norway
Period
German occupation (1941-1945)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1941-1945
Value
50 Øre (0.50&nbspNOK)
Currency
Krone (1875-date)
Composition
Zinc (99.8% zinc, 0.2% cadmium)
Weight
4.0 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#14689
Rarity index
12%

Reverse

Value, Three ornamental roses

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50
ØRE
19 41

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 50 Øre coin from Norway, issued during the German occupation during World War II, has a unique feature. The coin's obverse side bears the image of King Haakon VII, while the reverse side features the national coat of arms of Norway, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. This design was a symbol of Norwegian resistance and solidarity during a difficult period in the country's history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1941  7760800 - - - - - -
1942  7605550 - - - - - -
1943  3348500 - - - - - -
1944  1542400 - - - - - -
1945  226000 - - - - - -

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 (WW2 German Occupation) 1941-1945 coin.