5 øre (World War II Danish coin)

5 øre
Denmark
Value 5 Danish øre
Mass 2.4-6.4 g
Diameter 22-27 mm
Edge Plain
Composition 100% Al
(1941)
100% Zn
(1942-1945)
Years of minting 1941-1945
Obverse
Design Crowned monogram of Christian X
Lettering:
KONGE AF DANMARK 1941 CX
Reverse
Design Denomination with oak and breech leaves.
Lettering:
5 ORE

The 5 øre coin was made during the German occupation of Denmark. It was first minted in aluminum in 1941, and then from 1942 to 1945 in zinc. The aluminum 5 øre is identical to the zinc variety, although the latter is a little smaller in diameter and heavier in weight.

Mintage

1941 aluminum
Year Mintage Notes
1941 16,984,000

[1]

1942-1945 zinc
Year Mintage Notes
1942 2,963,000
1943 4,522,000
1944 3,744,000
1945 864,000 Rare

[2]

References

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