25 øre (World War II Danish coin)
Denmark | |
| Value | 25 Danish øre |
|---|---|
| Mass | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Composition | 100% Zn |
| Years of minting | 1941-1945 |
| Obverse | |
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| Design | Crowned monogram of Christian X, and small heart below the hole. Lettering: CX R 1941 N DANMARK GJ |
| Reverse | |
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| Design | Denomination and two spirals next to the hole. Lettering: 25 ORE |
The 25 øre coin was minted between 1941 and 1945 during the German occupation of Denmark. They were made entirely of zinc, which was a cheap metal commonly used in the German-held territories for occupation currency.
Mintage
| Year | Mintage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 15,332,000 | |
| 1942 | 997,000 | |
| 1943 | 5,784,000 | |
| 1944 | 10,665,000 | |
| 1945 | 4,543,000 |