The four traditional protector spirits (`Landvættir`) of Iceland. These are Griðungur the bull, Gammur the eagle, Dreki the dragon, and Bergrisi the giant.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
TÍU KRÓNUR
ÍSLAND 1996 (Translation: Ten Krónur Iceland 1996)
Reverse description
Face value above four Capelin fishes (Mallotus villosus).