10 Krónur

€1,534.00
IssuerIceland
Year1967-1980
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value10 Krónur (10 ISJ)
CurrencyOld króna (1885-1980)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight6.5 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#15, Schön#19, SIEG#55
Obverse descriptionIcelandic coat of arms surrounded by the four traditional protector spirits (`Landvættir`) of Iceland. These are Griðungur the bull, Gammur the eagle, Dreki the dragon, and Bergrisi the giant.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering1975
Reverse descriptionFace value at the center and leaves of pubescent birch (Betula pubescens, only endemic tree of Iceland), to left and right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringÍSLAND 10 KRÓNUR
(Translation: Iceland)
EdgeSmooth
MintRoyal Mint (Tower Hill), London,United Kingdom (1810-1975)
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United
Kingdom (1968-date)
Mintage1967  - - 1 000 000
1969  - - 500 000
1970  - - 1 500 000
1971  - - 1 500 000
1973  - - 1 500 000
1974  - - 2 000 000
1975  - - 2 500 000
1976  - - 2 500 000
1977  - - 2 000 000
1978  - - 10 500 000
1980  - - 4 600 000
1980  - Proof - 15 000
Catalog ID8517708390
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