• Obverse: Features the portrait of King Olav V, with inscription OLAV V NORGES KONGE.

• Reverse: Numeric denomination 10 ØRE, with stylized Norwegian motifs such as crowns or heraldic symbols.

• Composition: Cupro-nickel.

• Weight: 3.0 g.

• Diameter: 18 mm.

• Edge: Plain.

• Mint: Norwegian Mint, Oslo.

Historical Insight:
The 10 øre coin represents everyday transactions in late 20th-century Norway. The design emphasizes Scandinavian simplicity and elegance, blending functionality with national symbolism. This period saw gradual reductions in smaller denominations, making the 10 øre coin one of the last of its kind before discontinuation.

Collecting Note:
While common, this coin is significant for collectors interested in modern Scandinavian coinage, illustrating the transition from traditional coin designs to contemporary aesthetics.