Coins of the Norwegian krone

Norwegian coins are circulated, in addition to Norwegian banknotes, as the standard unit of currency in Norway, the Norwegian krone. Norges Bank has announced that the 50-øre coin will no longer be legal tender starting May 1, 2012. It will be withdrawn because it no longer circulates as an ordinary coin used for payment.

Currently Circulated Coins
Value	Technical parameters				Description
	Diameter	Thickness	Mass	Composition	Edge	Obverse	Reverse
50 øre	18.5 mm	1.7 mm	3.6 g	97% Cu, 2,5% Zn, 0,5% Sn	Smooth	King's crown	fable animal
1 krone	21 mm	1.7 mm	4.35 g	Cupronickel 75% Cu, 25% Ni	Smooth	Harald V's monogram	a fowl
5 krone	26 mm	2 mm	7.85 g		Milled	St.Olav's Order	acanthi leaves
10 krone	24 mm	2 mm	6.8 g	81% Cu, 10% Zn, 9% Ni	Interrupted milling	Harald V	stave church roof
20 krone	27.5 mm	2.2 mm	9.9 g		Smooth		Viking ship
For table standards, see the coin specification table.

Norwegian coins previously in use (after 1875)

• 1 øre
• 2 øre
• 5 øre
• 10 øre
• 25 øre
• 2 kroner

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  Norwegian coin, ca. 1500

See also

• Banknotes of the Norwegian krone
• Norwegian krone

External links

• Information on Norwegian coins (Bank of Norway)