5_øre_(World_War_II_Danish_coin)

5 øre (World War II Danish coin)

5 øre (World War II Danish coin)

Coin used during German occupation

The 5 øre coin was made during the German occupation of Denmark. It was first minted in aluminium in 1941, and then from 1942 to 1945 in zinc.[1] The aluminium 5 øre is similar to the zinc variety, although the latter is a little smaller in diameter and heavier in weight.

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1941 aluminium
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1942-1945 zinc
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References

  1. [1]
    Lancione, Nelson (1944). Preliminary Study of Certain Financial Laws and Institutions, Denmark. Treasury Department. pp. 20–21.
  2. [2]
    "5 Ore - Christian X - Denmark - Numista (Al)". Numista. Retrieved 2013-01-18.
  3. [3]
    "5 Ore - Christian X - Denmark - Numista (Zn)". Retrieved 2013-01-18.
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