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  • 10 Øre 1959-1973, KM# 411, Norway, Olav V
  • 10 Øre 1959-1973, KM# 411, Norway, Olav V
Obverse

Crowned monogram of Olav V (V inside O).

The official crown of Norway has its official heraldic rendition. This design has been changed over the years and is most commonly recognised sitting atop the Coat of arms of Norway. The demi-lion on top of the crown was used by Norwegian governmental authorities from 1905, but was often omitted from about the year 1920, and officially omitted in the Royal Decree on the "arms of the realm" from March 19th, 1937.

O V

Reverse

Depicts honey bee, value and date below.

The western honey bee or European honey bee (Apis mellifera) is the most common of the 7–12 species of honey bee worldwide. The genus name Apis is Latin for "bee", and mellifera means "honey-bearing", referring to the species' tendency to produce a large quantity of honey for storage over the winter.

Mintmark of the Mint of Norway: ⚒ (crossed hammers)

10•ØRE
NORGE
19⚒62

Edge

10 Øre

Large letters
KM# 411 Schön# 59.2
Characteristics
Material Cupronickel
Weight 1.5 g
Diameter 15 mm
Thickness 1.23 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Mint of Norway

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