Denmark 1953-NS 10 ore

from the Stonecat Collection

This type was struck at Copenhagen for Denmark 1948-55. The design continued in production until 1960 with the initials changed to CS (KM 841.2). Altho some of the dates are slightly scarce in choice condition, the 1953 is common. This module was used from 1924 until the denomination was retired in 1988 and demonetized the following year.

Recorded mintage: 11,946, 000.

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

Catalog reference: KM 841.1.

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:

• 1947 10 øre
• 1961 10 øre
• Coins and currency dated 1953