5 Kroner coin from Norway (Kongeriket Norge, Kongeriket Norge). The coin was circulated in 1997 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: Norway
Continents: Europe
Groupings: Scandinavia
Denomination: 5 Kroner
Value: 5 Kroner
Type: Circulating commemorative coins
Year: 1997
Numismatic period: Krone (1875 - now)
Year demonetized: Yes
Commemorative issue: 350th Anniversary of Norwegian Postal Service
Number of coins: 1
Number of coins: 1
Composition: Copper-nickel (Cu 75%, Ni 25%)
Diameter: 29.5 mm.
Thickness: 2.2 mm.
Weight: 11.5 g.
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Mint name: Norwegian Mint
Mint country: Norway (1686-date)
Obverse: Crowned norwegian lion holding a halberd and facing left. Inscription to its left. Mintmark above mintmaster's initials to its right. Value divided by its back left leg. Solid ring on the rim.
Obverse lettering: NORGE⚒JEJ5 KR
Obverse translation: Norway
Reverse: Postman blowing post horn on horseback, facing left. Inscription above the postman. Engraver's initials between the horse's front and back legs. Date below the horse. Solid ring on the rim.
Reverse lettering: POSTEN SKAL FRAMIAR1647·1997
Reverse translation: The post must go forward
Edge: Plain
ℹ Themes: Coat of Arms, Horse or equine, Cat or feline
👑 Kings: Harald V (1991 - now)
👑 King: Harald V
