Distinctive feature Commemorative, Non circulante
Edge Ornamental pattern
Face value 5 Kronor, 10 Kronor
Metal Silver
Millesimal fineness 830 ‰
Mint Stockholm
Year of issue 1972
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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.
Reference : KM# 847
Source : https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/worl...
Collection : Kingdom of Sweden