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20 Kronor Commemorative 2008
Sweden
2008
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$1,520.40
Based on Gold spot price ($4,744.165/oz) · 89.0% purity · 11.2g
Updated 1:12 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Sweden |
| Years Minted | 2008 |
| Composition | Nordic gold (89% copper, 5% aluminium, 5% zinc, 1% tin) |
| Weight | 11.2 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
The obverse features the portrait of King Carl XVI Gustaf.
Reverse
The reverse depicts a design commemorating the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, including EU stars and Swedish motifs.
History & Notable Facts
This 20 Kronor coin from 2008 features a reverse design by artist Ernst Nordin, blending the EU's circle of stars with Sweden's Three Crowns motif, a clever nod to integration without losing national identity. That design choice reflects the era's political currents, even if the presidency timing was off.
The coin was struck at the Swedish Royal Mint in copper-nickel for circulation and silver for proof sets. Mintage details are spotty; records from that period weren't always kept meticulously. What we do know is that it weighs 13.5 grams and has a diameter of 31 millimeters, standard for the denomination.
Collectors sometimes overlook it because of the confusion around the date. After all, explaining EU presidencies isn't as straightforward as flipping a coin.
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