5 øre (World War II Danish coin)

5 øre
Denmark
Value5 Danish øre
Mass2.4-6.4 g
Diameter22-27 mm
EdgePlain
Composition100% Al
(1941)
100% Zn
(1942-1945)
Years of minting1941-1945
Obverse
DesignCrowned monogram of Christian X
Lettering:
KONGE AF DANMARK 1941 CX
Reverse
DesignDenomination with oak and beech leaves
Lettering:
5 ORE

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.

Mintage

1941 aluminium
Year Mintage Notes
1941 16,984,000

[2]

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

[3]

References

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