5 øre
The 5 øre coin was made during the German occupation of Denmark. It was first minted in aluminium in 1941, and then from 1942 to 1945 in zinc. The aluminium 5 øre is similar to the zinc variety, although the latter is a little smaller in diameter and heavier in weight.
5 øre
- Field
- Five øre (Danish coin)
- Region
- Denmark
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Key facts
Key facts
• Denomination — 5 øre • Country — Denmark • Value — 5 • Unit — Danish øre • Mass — 2.4-6.4 • Diameter — 22-27 • Edge — Plain • Composition — 100% Al (1941) 100% Zn (1942-1945) • Years Of Minting — 1941-1945 • 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 beech leaves Lettering: 5 ORE
Mintage
Mintage
• 1941 aluminium • Year — Mintage — Notes • 1941 — 16,984,000 • 1942-1945 zinc • Year — Mintage — Notes • 1942 — 2,963,000 • 1943 — 4,522,000 • 1944 — 3,744,000 • 1945 — 864,000 — Rare
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5 øre is classified as a Five øre (Danish coin). Associated with Denmark.
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5 øre is associated with Denmark.
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