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1 krone
Norwegian 1 krone coins from the reign of Haakon VII in copper-nickel: a holed krone from 1950 and two later coins without a hole, dated 1951 and 1953, all in or near mint state and guaranteed genuine.
About 1 krone
From silver krone to holed krone
The 1 krone was introduced in 1875, and the first coins also carried the old value 30 skilling. Under Oscar II and, from 1908, Haakon VII, the krone was struck in silver until 1917. From 1925 it returned in copper-nickel with a hole in the centre: a cross of four crowned H7 monograms on one side, and the chain of the Order of St. Olav with the motto ALT FOR NORGE on the other. The holed type was struck until 1951.
The krone of 1951–1957
In 1951 a new krone without a hole appeared, with the crowned Norwegian lion on a shield. SNL distinguishes a variant struck only in 1951 from the coins of 1953–1957. After Haakon VII died in 1957, Olav V’s krone with a rearing horse followed in 1958.
What to look for
On the holed coins, check for wear on the monograms and around the hole. Copper-nickel can develop spots and dull toning, so full lustre counts for coins in mint state. Other denominations from the same period are found under Norway after 1874.
Frequently asked questions
Which years was the holed Norwegian krone struck?
The holed 1 krone in copper-nickel was struck under Haakon VII from 1925 to 1951. The hole returned in 1997 with the current krone of Harald V.
Is the 1951 krone holed or not?
Both exist. 1951 is the last year of the holed type and the first year of the new type without a hole, so check the coin or the catalogue number.
Are the items genuine?
Yes. Every item is researched and described as accurately as possible, and Denarius guarantees that everything sold is genuine and as described.
What is the protocol number?
Every item gets its own number when it is catalogued. The number is shown on the product page, so you always know exactly which example it is.
Do you ship internationally?
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