2 øre (World War II Danish coin)
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Denmark | |
| Value | 2 Danish øre |
|---|---|
| Mass | 1.2-3.2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Edge | Plain |
| Composition | 100% Al (1941) 100% Zn (1942-1947) |
| Years of minting | 1941-1947 |
| Obverse | |
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| Design | Crowned monogram of Christian X Lettering: KONGE AF DANMARK 1941 CX |
| Reverse | |
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| Design | Denomination with oak and laurel leaves. Lettering: 2 ORE |
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.
Mintage
[edit]- 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
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A zinc Danish 2 øre coin from 1943. (obverse) -
A zinc Danish 2 øre coin from 1943. (reverse)
References
[edit]- ^ "2 Ore - Christian X - Denmark - Numista (Al)". Numista. Retrieved 2013-01-18.
- ^ "2 Ore - Christian X - Denmark - Numista (Zn)". Retrieved 2013-01-18.
