Denmark 1978-SB 10 ore

from the Stonecat Collection

This type was struck at Copenhagen for Denmark 1973-78. The design continued in production until 1981 with the initials changed to BB (KM 860.2). All dates are common. The denomination was retired in 1988 and demonetized the following year. Margrethe was queen of Denmark 1972-2024.

Recorded mintage: 30,302, 000.

Specification: 2.95 g, copper-nickel, 17.9 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 860.1.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Siegs Møntcatalog 2016: Danmark med Omrader, 48 ed., Frederikssund, Siegs Forlag ApS, 2015.

Link to:

• 1967 10 øre
• 1972 10 kroner, accession of Margrethe II
• 1973 5 øre
• 1994 2 kroner
• Coins and currency dated 1978