Obverse: Portrait of King Olav V, facing right, inscription OLAV V NORGES KONGE.
Reverse: Denomination 1 KRONE with a stylized crown and Norwegian coat of arms.
Composition: Copper-nickel.
Weight: 6.5 g.
Diameter: 25 mm.
Edge: Milled.
Mint: Kongsberg Mint.
Historical Insight:
The 1 krone coin reflects Norway’s stable post-war monarchy and national identity. The 1982 issue comes from a period of modernization in coin design while maintaining traditional Scandinavian aesthetics.
Collecting Note:
Though commonly circulated, this coin is a representative piece of Norwegian numismatic history. Its acquisition via eBay in 2024 adds a modern collecting context to this Scandinavian classic.
Verified π³π΄ NORWAY β Scandinavian Coin Craft 1 Krone 1982
Owner: Babushka