Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden - 10 Kronor 1972 - The King's 90th Birthday

Country: Sweden 
King Gustaf VI Adolf (1950-1973)
Type: Non-circulating coins
Years: 1972
Value: 10 Kronor (10 SEK)
Currency: Krona (1873-Date)
Composition: Silver (.830 + Copper .170)
Weight: 18.07 g.
Diameter: 32 mm
Thickness: 2.2 mm
Grade: MS/UNC
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Mintage: 2,000,000
Demonetized: Yes, 06-30-2017
Reference: KM# 847

Commemorative issue:
90th Birthday of Gustav VI Adolf.

Obverse:
Portrait of king Gustaf VI Adolf to the left. Legend around.

Lettering: GUSTAF VI ADOLF SVERIGES KONUNG

Translation: Gustaf VI Adolf king of Sweden.

Engraver: L. Holmgren.

Reverse:
The signature of the king and the value surrounded by the legend, the date of birth of King and the year of issue.

Lettering:
PLIKTEN FRAMFÖR ALLT
10 Kr
1882-11-XI-1972

Translation: Duty above all.

Engraver: Léo Holmgren.

Edge:
Plain.

Mint:
Stockholm, Sweden.

Comment:
For every sold 10 kr coin, 5 kr went to the "Gustaf VI Adolf 90 years" charity fund. 652,907 unsold pieces were later melted down.

Referenz : KM# 847

Quelle : https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/worl...

Sammlung : Kingdom of Sweden