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10 Ore Norway
Norway
1875–1950
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$0.03
Based on Copper spot price ($6.07/oz) · 95.0% purity · 2.5g
Updated 6:36 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Norway |
| Years Minted | 1875–1950 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Features the portrait of the reigning Norwegian monarch, such as Oscar II for early issues.
Reverse
Displays the denomination '10 ORE' along with the year and typically the Norwegian coat of arms.
History & Notable Facts
The 10 Ore coin managed to stay in production for 75 years, from 1875 to 1950, without a single redesign, which says something about Norwegian frugality in coinage.
That consistency came from the Kongsberg Mint, where they stamped out millions using a bronze alloy of copper and tin. The obverse typically bore the head of the reigning king, like Oscar II early on, while the reverse showed a simple wreath around the denomination. Edge wear turned up often on these pieces, given their role in daily transactions.
We don't know exact mintage numbers for every year; some records burned in a mint fire decades ago. As for variations, later issues under Haakon VII had subtle differences, but nothing dramatic.
Plenty of folks claim these coins carried good luck, but that's just talk from the tourist shops.
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