| Issuer | Iceland |
| Year | 1961 |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Value | 500 Krónur (500 ISJ) |
| Currency | Old króna (1885-1980) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 8.9604 g |
| Dimensions | 23.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.50 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#14, Schön#22, Fr#1, SIEG#103 |
| Obverse description | Icelandic 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 script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ÍSLAND
500 KRÓNUR (Translation: Iceland) |
| Reverse description | Portrait of Jón Sigurðsson facing to the right. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | JÓN SIGURÐSSON 1811 · 17. JÚNI · 1961 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1961 - - 10 000 |
| Catalog ID | 3475961270 |
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