50 Øre - Haakon VII WW2 Exile Coinage

Issuer Norway
Year 1942
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 50 Øre (0.50 NOK)
Currency Krone (1875-date)
Composition Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)
Weight 4.8 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness 1.85 mm
Shape Round with a round hole
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#393
Obverse description Hole in the centre and a cross that has equal length arms. Each arm is crowned and has the monogram of the king. Inscription and a beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ·ALT·FOR·NORGE·
(Translation: Everything for Norway)
Reverse description Hole in the centre, with a crown over it. Date under the hole and the value is on the bottom field. Two triquertas on each side and a beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 1942 50 ØRE
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1942 - Minted by the exile government in London, all except 9,238 were melted - 1 600 000
Numisquare ID 6702180660
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