5 øre (World War II Danish coin)
The 5 øre coin was made during the German occupation of Denmark. It was first minted in aluminum in 1941, and then from 1942 to 1945 in zinc.[1] The aluminum 5 øre is identical to the zinc variety, although the latter is a little smaller in diameter and heavier in weight.
Denmark | |
| Value | 5 Danish øre |
|---|---|
| Mass | 2.4-6.4 g |
| Diameter | 22-27 mm |
| Edge | Plain |
| Composition | 100% Al (1941) 100% Zn (1942-1945) |
| Years of minting | 1941-1945 |
| Obverse | |
 | |
| Design | Crowned monogram of Christian X Lettering: KONGE AF DANMARK 1941 CX |
| Reverse | |
 | |
| Design | Denomination with oak and beech leaves. Lettering: 5 ORE |
Mintage
- 1941 aluminum
| Year | Mintage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 16,984,000 |
- 1942-1945 zinc
| Year | Mintage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 2,963,000 | |
| 1943 | 4,522,000 | |
| 1944 | 3,744,000 | |
| 1945 | 864,000 | Rare |
References
- Lancione, Nelson (1944). Preliminary Study of Certain Financial Laws and Institutions, Denmark. Treasury Department. pp. 20–21.
- "5 Ore - Christian X - Denmark - Numista (Al)". Numista. Retrieved 2013-01-18.
- "5 Ore - Christian X - Denmark - Numista (Zn)". Retrieved 2013-01-18.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.