Norway Harald V 1 Krone

History

1 Krone 1992-1996, KM# 436, Norway, Harald V

Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com

Description

Harald V (born 21 February 1937) has been the King of Norway since 1991.

Harald was the only son of Olav V and Princess Märtha of Sweden and was the first Norwegian-born prince since Olav IV, who was born in 1370. He succeeded to the throne upon the death of his father on 17 January 1991.

Obverse	Person (king, queen, tsar etc.) Harald V Portrait of King Harald V of Norway facing right, the king's motto "We give our all for Norway" above. Mintmark of the Mint of Norway: ⚒ (crossed hammers) Engraver: Ingrid Austlid Rise HARALD V • ALT FOR NORGE IAR ⚒
Reverse	Crown, jewelry Norway Large central crown, value below, date at bottom with mintmark underneath. 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. Mint officials’ initials: • K: Ole R. Kolberg (1981-1994) • K★: Jan Erik Johansen (1994) • JJE: Jan Erik Johansen (1996-2001) Engraver: Øivind Hansen 1 KRONE 1994 K★
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