Olav V of Norway - 5 Kroner 1875-1975 - Krone Currency Anniversary

Country: Norway
King Olav V (1903-1957-1991).
Type: Circulating commemorative coin
Years: 1975
Value: 5 Kroner (5 NOK)
Currency: Krone (1875-date)
Composition: Copper-Nickel 
Weight: 11.5 g.
Diameter: 29.5 mm
Thickness: 2.23 mm
Grade: UNC
Mintage: 1,156,319 
Orientation: Medal Alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 421, Brekke# 16

Commemorative issue:
100th anniversary - Krone system.

Obverse:
Crowned shield with a crowned norwegian lion holding a halberd and facing left. Value divided by shield. Surrounded by inscription. Solid ring on the rim.

Lettering:
5 | KR
KONGERIKET NORGE

Translation: Kingdom of Norway.

Engraver: Øivind Hansen.

Reverse:
Depiction of man minting coins by hand, facing left. Scale in the background. Surrounded by inscription. Mintmark on minting block. Engraver's initials on bottom left of minting block. Date and mintmaster's initials below.

Lettering:
KRONEMYNT I 100 ÅR
⚒
Ø.H.
1875 - 1975
AB

Translation: Krone coinage for 100 years.

Engraver: Øivind Hansen.

Edge:
Plain.

Mint:
Mintmark of Norwegian Mint    Norwegian Mint (Norske Myntverk), Kongsberg, Norway (1686-date).

Mark:
AB → Arne Jon Bakken, Mint Master, Norwegian Mint (1961-1980).

Reference : KM# 421, Brekke# 16

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Collection : Kingdom of Norway (1600-Date)