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100 Kroner (King Olav's Reign) – Norway

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 25th Anniversary of King Olav's Reign

Norway

Context

Year: 1982

Issuer: Norway

Ruler: Olav V

Currency:

Krone

(since 1875)

Total mintage: 943,490

Material

Diameter: 33 mm

Weight: 24.73 g

Silver weight: 22.88 g

Thickness: 3.43 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #426

Numista: #39519

Value

Exchange value: 100 NOK = $10.46

Bullion value: $64.39

Inflation-adjusted value: 416.90 NOK

Obverse

Description:

Bust of King Olav V facing left, with engraver's initials and the king's signature on the back.

Inscription:

Ø.H.

Olav R

Translation:

Olav the Fifth, King of Norway

Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)

Language: Norwegian

Engraver: Øivind Hansen

Reverse

Description:

Shield with a crowned Norwegian lion holding a halberd left. Above, a larger crown between two lions in the same pose. A smaller crowned mantle is in the shield's right corner. Surrounding inscription, with date, value, mintmark, and mintmaster's initials below.

Inscription:

· NORGES KONGE I 25 ÅR ·

100 KR ⚒ 1982

K

Translation:

Norway's King for 25 Years

100 Kroner 1982

Script: Latin

Language: Norwegian

Engraver: Øivind Hansen