Iceland - 10 Krónur 1984, Landvættir

Country: Iceland
Period: Republic (1944-date)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1984 (1984-1994) 
Value: 10 krónur  (10 ISK)
Currency: New króna (1980-date)
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Weight: 8 g.
Diameter: 27.5 mm
Grade: XF
Mintage: 10,000,000
Orientation: Medal Alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 29, Schön# 32

Obverse:
The four traditional protector spirits ("Landvættir") of Iceland. These are Griðungur the bull, Gammur the eagle, Dreki the dragon, and Bergrisi the giant.

Lettering:
TÍU KRÓNUR
ÍSLAND 1984

Translation:
Ten Krónur
Iceland 1984

Reverse:
Face value above four Capelin fishes (Mallotus villosus).

Lettering: 10 KR

Translation: 10 Krónur

Edge:
Milled

Mints:
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date).

Comments:
KM#29.1 : normal type.

KM#29.2 : struck on planchet of Indian rupee in error: nickel plated steel, 8.00 g, 24.50 mm.

Riferimento : KM# 29, Schön# 32

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