2 øre (World War II Danish coin)
From Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
| 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 | |
| 300px | |
| Design | Crowned monogram of Christian X. Lettering: KONGE AF DANMARK 1941 CX |
| Reverse | |
| 300px | |
| 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 aluminum, and then from 1942 to 1947 in zinc. The aluminum 2 øre is identical to the zinc variety, although the latter is a little heavier in weight.
Mintage
- 1941 aluminum
| 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
-
Denmark 2 ore 1943 obverse.jpg
A zinc Danish 2 øre coin from 1943. (obverse)
-
Denmark 2 ore 1943 reverse.jpg
A zinc Danish 2 øre coin from 1943. (reverse)
