Coat of arms of Norway divides date.

The coat of arms of Norway is a crowned, golden lion rampant holding an axe with an argent blade, on a crowned, triangular and red escutcheon. Its elements originate from personal insignias for the royal house in the High Middle Ages, thus being among the oldest in Europe. In Norway, the motif of the coat of arms is often called den norske løve; literally translated, “the Norwegian lion”.

Denomination.

Mint officials’ initials:
• AB: Arne Jon Bakken (1961-1980)
• AB*: Ole R. Kolberg (1980)
• K: Ole R. Kolberg (1981-1994)
• JJE: Jan Erik Johansen (1996-2001)

Engraver's initials: HØ (Øivind Hansen)

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