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5 Krónur Magnetic
| Issuer | Central Bank of Iceland |
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| Year | 1996-2008 |
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| Thickness | 1.78 mm |
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| Obverse description | The four Landvættir — the traditional guardian spirits of Iceland — are depicted in relief across the field. Griðungur the bull occupies the lower left, Gammur the eagle the upper right, Dreki the dragon the upper left, and Bergrisi the giant the lower right, each rendered in a stylised yet bold sculptural manner. The legend encircling the design reads FIMM KRÓNUR ÍSLAND, with the date of issue appearing in the lower portion of the coin. |
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| Reverse description | Two common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) are depicted in dynamic leaping poses, their bodies arranged diagonally across the field to convey motion and vitality. The numeral '5' and the abbreviation 'KR' for Krónur appear in bold relief in the lower centre of the field beneath the dolphins, serving as the denomination inscription. The design is unframed, with the reeded edge providing the sole border. |
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Iceland switched from copper-nickel to nickel-plated steel for this denomination in 1996, a cost-driven decision common across Scandinavian minting at the time as base metal prices climbed. The magnetic composition is the sole distinguishing factor from the earlier KM#28 pieces — the two are otherwise identical in design, making attribution entirely dependent on a magnet or reference number rather than visual inspection.