Norwegian coins featuring images of the King of Norway are part of the country’s currency, the Norwegian Krone, or NOK.
- 10 and 20 Kroner coins: Feature the effigy of the current monarch, [King Harald V].
- The 10 Kroner coin also includes the royal motto of the monarch, “Alt for Norge”, meaning “Everything for Norway”.
- 1 and 5 Kroner coins: Previously featured the royal effigy, but now showcase royal or national symbols.
- 1964 5 Krone coin: Featured King Olav V facing left, with the inscription “OLAV V NORGES KONGE ALT FOR NORGE”.
- The Norwegian krone was introduced in 1875, replacing the speciedaler.
- The Royal Norwegian Mint (Den Kongelige Mynt) is responsible for producing Norwegian coins.
- Norwegian coins often feature elegant and minimalistic designs celebrating national identity, royal milestones, and cultural figures.
What is a Norge coin?
The Norwegian silver-colored coin of 1 krone has a diameter of 21mm and weighs 4.35g. The coin has a hole in the middle. The word ‘Norge’ is inscripted on the 1 NOK copper-nickel coin”.
What is the 20 Norwegian krone coin?
From my experience, The current Norwegian 20 Krone coin was first issued in 1994 and depicts a viking ship and the King. The coin weighs 9.9g has a diameter of 27.5mm and is made of nickel brass.
What does a 20 kroner coin look like?
I can help with that. This is the 20 Kroner gold coin from Denmark. The coin features Christian X on the obverse, along with a traditional shield/coat of arms design on the obverse. KONGE AF DANMARK (King of Denmark).