Norges Bank

200 Kroner (Knut Hamsun) – Norway

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Knut Hamsun

Norway

Context

Year: 2009

Issuer: Norway

Ruler: Harald V

Currency:

Krone

(since 1875)

Total mintage: 16,300

Material

Diameter: 32 mm

Weight: 16.85 g

Silver weight: 15.59 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #481

Numista: #52125

Value

Exchange value: 200 NOK = $20.86

Bullion value: $43.73

Inflation-adjusted value: 309.12 NOK

Obverse

Description:

Shield with crowned lion holding a halberd left. Inscription, date, mintmark, and value around. Solid rim ring.

Inscription:

KONGERIKET NORGE · 2009 ⚒ 200 KR

Translation:

KINGDOM OF NORWAY · 2009 ⚒ 200 CROWNS

Script: Latin

Language: Norwegian

Engraver: Ingrid Austlid Rise

Reverse

Description:

Left: Hamsun's notes for "Growth of the Soil," partially showing his features. Right: his signature and anniversary dates. Designer's initials below. Solid rim ring.

Inscription:

Hamsun

1859

2009

EF.

Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)

Engraver: Enzo Finger

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Norwegian Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2009	—	16,300	Proof

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