Iceland 1 Króna, 1946
Information
Country
Iceland
Iceland
Currency
Old króna
(1885 – 1980)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Króna
Year
1946
Ruler
Republic
(1944–9999)
Composition
Aluminium bronze
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
4.75
Diameter (mm)
22
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Króna from Iceland. Issued in 1946. Struck in Aluminium bronze. Measures 22 mm and weighs 4.75 g.
- Obverse
- Icelandic coat of arms surrounded by the four traditional protector spirits ("Landvættir") of Iceland. These are Griðungur the bull, Gammur the eagle, Dreki the dragon, and Bergrisi the giant.
- Reverse
- Face value at the center and leaves of pubescent birch (Betula pubescens, only endemic tree of Iceland), to left and right. (Iceland)
- Edge
- Reeded
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