50 Krónur

€2.00
IssuerIceland
Year1987-2005
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value50 Krónur
CurrencyNew króna (1980-date)
CompositionNickel brass (70% Copper, 24.5% Zinc, 5.5% Nickel)
Weight8.25 g
Dimensions23.00 mm
Thickness2.60 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#31, Schön#33, SIEG#66
Obverse descriptionThe 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 letteringFIMMTÍU KRÓNUR ÍSLAND 2001
(Translation: Fifty Krónur, Iceland)
Reverse descriptionFace value below a Crab (Carcinus maenas).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering50 KR
(Translation: 50 Krónur)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1987  - - 4 000 000
1992  - - 2 000 000
2000  - BU - In Sets only - 10 000
2001  - - 2 000 000
2005  - - 2 000 000
Catalog ID8957323000
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