25 øre
The 25 øre coin was minted between 1941 and 1945 during the German occupation of Denmark. They were made entirely of zinc, which was a cheap metal commonly used in the German-held territories for occupation currency.
25 øre
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- coin
- Region
- Denmark
- Related practice
- zinc
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The 25 øre coin was minted between 1941 and 1945 during the German occupation of Denmark. They were made entirely of zinc, which was a cheap metal commonly used in the German-held territories for occupation currency.
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Key facts
Key facts
• Denomination — 25 øre • Country — Denmark • Value — 25 • Unit — Danish øre • Mass — 3.6 • Diameter — 23 • Edge — Reeded • Composition — 100% Zn • Years Of Minting — 1941-1945 • Obverse Image Size — 300px • Obverse Design — Crowned monogram of Christian X, and small heart below the hole Lettering: CX R 1941 N DANMARK GJ • Reverse Image Size — 300px • Reverse Design — Denomination and two spirals next to the hole Lettering: 25 ORE
Mintage
Mintage
• Year — Mintage — Notes • 1941 — 15,332,000 • 1942 — 997,000 • 1943 — 5,784,000 • 1944 — 10,665,000 • 1945 — 4,543,000
Identity
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25 øre is recorded as made of zinc. Associated with Denmark. Classified as a coin.
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25 øre is associated with Denmark.
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