Bust of King Harald V facing right, surrounded by an inscription, the date below, divided by the mintmark and a ring on the rim.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
HARALD V · NORGES KONGE
IAR 2008 (Translation: Harald V, King of Norway IAR 2008)
Reverse description
Henrik Wergeland`s characteristic glasses and signature. The surface of the coin is divided into two sections, one of which is designed to suggest a billowing sheet of paper. Value under the glasses and engraver´s signature under the value. Ring on the edge.