Sweden 5 Kronor - Gustaf VI Adolf, 1966
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Information
Country
Sweden
Sweden
Currency
Krona
(1873 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Kronor
Year
1966
Ruler
Gustaf VI Adolf
(1950–1973)
Composition
Billon (.400 silver) (Copper .500, Nickel .050, Zinc .050)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
18
Diameter (mm)
34
Thickness (mm)
2.58
Demonetized
30 June 2017
Description
5 Kronor from Sweden. Issued in 1966. Struck in Billon (.400 silver) (Copper .500, Nickel .050, Zinc .050). Measures 34 mm and weighs 18 g.
- Obverse
- Portrait of king Gustav VI Adolf facing left. Below the date with at left the first letter in the surname of the Governor of the Riksbank, and at right the mintmark. The engraver's monogram under the truncation. (Gustaf VI Adolf King of Sweden)
- Reverse
- Inscription in a square. Around the square is a laurel wreath. Denomination below. The lettering means "in memoriam the establishment of the two chambers of parliament". (In memory of the origin of dual chambers parliament)
- Edge
- Smooth with a wave pattern.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 U | 1M | € 7,80 | € 7,80 | € 7,80 | € 9,60 |
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