Norway 1951 krone KM-397

from the Stonecat collection

This type was struck 1951 and 1953-57 for Norway. It replaced another copper-nickel type with a hole, which was also struck in 1951. While worthless in circulated condition, as here, it is actually fairly scarce in uncirculated.

Recorded mintage: 3,819,000 plus 4,761,000 of KM 385.

Specification: 7 g, copper-nickel, 25 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM 397.1.

Source:

• Aamlid, J. O., B. Ahlström, K Jonsson and G. Thesen, Norges Mynter fra 995-1992, Stockholm: Numismatika Bokförlaget AB, 1991.
• Thesen, Gunnar, Georg Klammt and Eirik Mye, Norges Mynter, perioden 1814-2023, Oslo: Nordfrim Norge, 2023.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1952 25 øre
• 1957 10 øre
• 1961 krone
• Coins and currency dated 1951