Iceland 1974 10000 kronur

from Heritage Auction Galleries

This specimen was struck for the republic of Iceland in 1974 along with a silver 500 kronur and 1,000 kronur. The set honored the 1100th anniversary of human settlement in Iceland. This specimen was sold by Heritage Auction Galleries in an internet sale (October 2012) for $763.75. The catalog description noted, "Republic gold 10,000 Kronur 1974, Choice UNC."

Recorded mintage: 12,000 plus 8,000 proofs.

Specification: 15.5 g, 0.900 fine gold, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 22.

Source:

• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1974 10 aurar
• 1974 5 kronur
• 1974 500 kronur
• 1974 1000 kronur
• 1981 5 kronur
• Coins and currency dated 1974