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Denmark | |
Value | 5 Danish øre |
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Mass | 2.4-6.4 g |
Diameter | 22-27 mm |
Edge | Plain |
Composition | 100%
Al (1941) 100% Zn (1942-1945) |
Years of minting | 1941-1945 |
Obverse | |
Design | Crowned monogram of
Christian X Lettering: KONGE AF DANMARK 1941 CX |
Reverse | |
Design |
Denomination with oak and beech leaves Lettering: 5 ORE |
The 5 øre coin was made during the German occupation of Denmark. It was first minted in aluminium in 1941, and then from 1942 to 1945 in zinc. [1] The aluminium 5 øre is similar to the zinc variety, although the latter is a little smaller in diameter and heavier in weight.
Year | Mintage | Notes |
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1941 | 16,984,000 |
Year | Mintage | Notes |
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1942 | 2,963,000 | |
1943 | 4,522,000 | |
1944 | 3,744,000 | |
1945 | 864,000 | Rare |