| Issuer | Iceland |
| Year | 1969-1980 |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Value | 5 Krónur (5 ISJ) |
| Currency | Old króna (1885-1980) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Dimensions | 20.75 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#18, Schön#18, SIEG#45 |
| Obverse description | Icelandic 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 script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | 1970 |
| Reverse description | Face value at the center and leaves of pubescent birch (Betula pubescens, only endemic tree of Iceland), to left and right. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | ÍSLAND
5
KRÓNUR (Translation: Iceland) |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1969 - - 2 000 000 1970 - - 1 000 000 1971 - - 500 000 1973 - - 1 100 000 1974 - - 1 200 000 1975 - - 1 500 000 1976 - - 500 000 1977 - - 1 000 000 1978 - - 4 672 000 1980 - - 2 400 000 1980 - Proof - 15 000 |
| Catalog ID | 1143277160 |
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