5 Krónur

€2,804.00
IssuerIceland
Year1969-1980
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value5 Krónur (5 ISJ)
CurrencyOld króna (1885-1980)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight4 g
Dimensions20.75 mm
Thickness1.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#18, Schön#18, SIEG#45
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 lettering1970
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 5 KRÓNUR
(Translation: Iceland)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1969  - - 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 ID1143277160
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