Winter Olympics 5 Kroner
Norway
1952
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$24.47
Based on Silver spot price ($79.27/oz) · 80.0% purity · 12g
Updated 6:36 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Norway |
| Years Minted | 1952 |
| Composition | 80% silver, 20% copper |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features the portrait of King Haakon VII.
Reverse
Depicts a ski jumper and the Olympic rings.
History & Notable Facts
The 1952 Norwegian 5 Kroner coin was the first to commemorate the Winter Olympics held in the issuing country, with Oslo hosting the games that year.
Its reverse side features a ski jumper in mid-flight, designed by Harald Damsleth, a prominent Norwegian artist known for his poster work. The obverse shows the standard Norwegian coat of arms, maintaining a clean, functional style typical of the era. Struck in .500 fine silver, it weighs about 15 grams and has a reeded edge for security.
Mintage figures are uncertain; records from the Norwegian Mint around that time are incomplete, possibly due to postwar disruptions. What we do know is that these coins entered circulation during the games, serving both as legal tender and souvenirs.
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