2 øre
The 2 øre coin was made during the German occupation of Denmark between 1941 and 1945, and then by the Danish government in 1947. It was first minted in aluminium, and then from 1942 to 1947 in zinc. The aluminium 2 øre is identical to the zinc variety, although the latter is a little heavier in weight.
2 øre
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- Denmark
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Key facts
Key facts
• Denomination — 2 øre • Country — Denmark • Value — 2 • Unit — Danish øre • Mass — 1.2-3.2 • Diameter — 21 • Edge — Plain • Composition — 100% Al (1941) 100% Zn (1942-1947) • Years Of Minting — 1941-1947 • Obverse Image Size — 300px • Obverse Design — Crowned monogram of Christian X Lettering: KONGE AF DANMARK 1941 CX • Reverse Image Size — 300px • Reverse Design — Denomination with oak and laurel leaves. Lettering: 2 ORE
Mintage
Mintage
• 1941 aluminium • Year — Mintage — Notes • 1941 — 26,205,000 • 1942-1947 zinc • Year — Mintage — Notes • 1942 — 12,934,000 • 1943 — 9,603,000 • 1944 — 60,60,000 • 1945 — 329,000 — Rare • 1947 — 589,000 — Rare
Gallery
Gallery
• Illustration — A zinc Danish 2 øre coin from 1943. (obverse) • Illustration — A zinc Danish 2 øre coin from 1943. (reverse)
Identity
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2 øre is associated with Denmark. Classified as a coin.
Chronology
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Chronology
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1941
2 øre first recorded.
1947
2 øre recorded as ended.
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