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Norwegian commemorative coins: 100 kroner silver coins in proof quality from 1993, issued for the World Cycling Championships, offered singly and as a pair with both designs. Each item is photographed and guaranteed genuine.
About Minnemynter
Norwegian commemorative coins
Norway’s first modern commemorative coin was the silver 2 kroner of 1906, marking the dissolution of the union with Sweden. Later came, among others, a 2 kroner for the centenary of the Constitution in 1914 and a silver 10 kroner for its 150th anniversary in 1964. Today Norges Bank issues commemorative coins in gold and silver for special occasions. They are legal tender, but are mainly made for collectors.
The cycling championship coins of 1993
For the World Cycling Championships in Hamar and Oslo in August 1993, Norges Bank issued three coins in proof quality: two 100 kroner in sterling silver and one 1500 kroner in gold. According to Norges Bank, the silver coins weigh 33.8 grams and measure 39 mm. The obverse shows the Norwegian lion, modelled by Ingrid Austlid Rise. The reverses, by the sculptor Marek Sobocinski, show a track rider in a velodrome and a group of seven road riders, with the years 1893 and 1993.
What to look for
Proof coins have mirrored fields and frosted motifs, and even small fingerprints or hairlines show. Keep them in their capsules. Medals from Norway are found under Medals.
Frequently asked questions
Are Norwegian commemorative coins legal tender?
Yes. The 1993 cycling coins, like other Norwegian commemorative coins, are legal tender at face value. Their interest to collectors lies in the design, the proof quality and the silver content.
How much silver is in the 100 kroner of 1993?
The coin weighs 33.8 grams in 925/1000 sterling silver, which according to Norges Bank gives about one ounce of fine silver. That is roughly 31 grams of pure silver.
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?
Yes. We ship worldwide. Shipping method and price are shown at checkout before you pay.
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