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Frederick IX (1899–1972) was King of Denmark from 1947 to 1972. Born into the House of Glücksburg, Frederick was the eldest son of King Christian X and Queen Alexandrine of Denmark. During Nazi Germany's occupation of Denmark, Frederick acted as regent on behalf of his father from 1942 until 1943. Frederick became king on his father's death in early 1947. During Frederick IX's reign, Danish society shook off the restrictions of an agrarian society, developed a welfare state and, as a consequence of the booming economy of the 1960s, women entered the labour market. Denmark modernized, bringing new demands on the monarchy and Frederick's role as a constitutional monarch.
Ingrid of Sweden (1910–2000) was Queen of Denmark from 1947 until 1972 as the wife of King Frederick IX. Born into the House of Bernadotte, she was the daughter of King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden and his first wife Princess Margaret of Connaught. In 1935 she married Crown Prince Frederick of Denmark and they had three daughters, Margrethe, the present Queen of Denmark, Benedikte, now a Princess of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, and Anne-Marie, the former Greek Queen. As queen, Ingrid reformed the traditions of Danish court life, abolished many old-fashioned customs at court and created a more relaxed atmosphere at official receptions.
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Conjoined heads of King Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid right, titles around. KONG FREDERIK IX DRONNING INGRID AF DANMARK |
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Reverse
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Crowned double Frederick IX and Ingrid (FI) monogram, silver anniversary dates above, 2 barley stalks, value, mint mark and initials C-S below. 1935 24 MAI 1960 |
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5 Kroner
25th Wedding Anniversary of King Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid
KM# 852
25th Wedding Anniversary of King Frederick IX and Queen Ingrid