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Description
The Passing of the Crown Coin commemorates the transition of power from Queen Margrethe II to King Frederik X. On 31 December 2023, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announced her abdication, effective 14 January 2024, during her New Year's Eve address, marking the first voluntary abdication of a Danish monarch since 1146. She was succeeded by her son, King Frederik X. Margrethe, who had previously vowed never to step down, cited her deteriorating health, including a major back surgery in February 2023, as the reason for her decision. In her speech, she thanked the public for their support and expressed confidence in the new monarch. Her decision was shared with only a few close individuals before the public announcement.
Designers: Eva Hjorth and Jeanette Skov Jensen
Obverse
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Depicts a portrait of King Frederik X looking right, surrounded by his name, title (King of Denmark), issue date and motto in Latin (United, committed, for the Kingdom of Denmark). The mintmark below divides the initials of Danmarks Nationalbank’s general treasurer (Niels Kaas) and the chief designer (Jeanette Skov Jensen). FREDERIK X • DANMARKS KONGE • 2024 |
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Reverse
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Depicts a sixth portrait of Queen Margrethe II facing right wearing a familiar drop pearl tiara, surrounded by her name, title (Queen of Denmark), and reigning period (14th of January 1972, 14th of January 2024). The denomination below. MARGRETHE II • DANMARKS DRONNING |
| Edge |
20 Kroner
Passing of the Crown
KM#
Passing of the Crown
Characteristics
| Type | Commemorative Issue (Circulating) |
| Material | Aluminium Bronze |
| Weight | 9.3 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | - |
| Shape |
round
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| Alignment | Medal |
| Mint |
Royal Danish Mint
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