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50 Kronor - Carl XVI Gustaf Astrid Lindgren
| Issuer | Sveriges Riksbank |
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| Year | 2002 |
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| Value | 50 Kronor |
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| Obverse description | Facing portrait of the Swedish author Astrid Lindgren rendered in high sculptural relief, depicting her elderly visage with short, textured hair and naturalistic facial features centered in the field. The legend 'ASTRID LINDGREN' appears vertically along the left side of the field in incuse block lettering, while the birth and death years '1907-2002' are inscribed in a curved arrangement along the right side. The portrait treatment is deliberately impressionistic, with bold, expressive modeling evoking a sculpted, three-dimensional quality typical of commemorative medallic art. The coin bears a raised rim with a subtle inner collar framing the entire design. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a dynamic, full-figure depiction of Pippi Longstocking, the iconic fictional character created by Astrid Lindgren, shown leaping exuberantly with both arms raised and legs outstretched in mid-air, rendered in high sculptural relief. To the upper left, a small seated monkey — Mr. Nilsson, Pippi's companion — is depicted on a perch, adding narrative context to the design. The denomination '50 KR' appears in bold numerals to the left of the central figure, with the engraver's monogram 'EB' visible in the lower right field. The legend 'SVERIGE' (Sweden) is inscribed along the lower arc of the coin in large, widely spaced capital letters. The overall composition is lively and celebratory, reflecting the joyful spirit of Lindgren's literary legacy. |
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| Mintage | 2002 B - - 100,000 |
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