Iceland 10 000 Krónur, 1974
1st Settlement
Information
Country
Iceland
Iceland
Currency
Old króna
(1885 – 1980)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
10 000 Krónur
Year
1974
Ruler
Republic
(1944–9999)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
15.5
Diameter (mm)
27
Thickness (mm)
2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
10 000 Krónur from Iceland. Issued in 1974. Struck in Gold (.900). Measures 27 mm and weighs 15.5 g.
- Obverse
- The four traditional protector spirits ("Landvættir") of Iceland. These are Griðungur the bull, Gammur the eagle, Dreki the dragon, and Bergrisi the giant. (Ten thousand kronur Iceland)
- Reverse
- Ingulfur Arnason sailing on a viking ship and getting ready to throw his home posts on the beach.
- Edge
- Milled
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