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Norway's coinage was affected uniquely by WWI and WWII.
The top coin you see is 1 Ore from 1919. Other 1 Ore coins from the same series were made of bronze this one is iron. Although Norway remained neutral during WWI they lost most of their mining operations and cargo ships trying to navigate in the war zone.
The entire 1 Ore series from 1908 to 1952 coins are not rare. The iron years from 1918 to 1921 actually have a higher mintage than normal. They do have an increased value because iron is a horrible metal for coins. It will rust under most conditions so finding these coins in un-rusted high grades is difficult.
Looking at the bottom two coins it would surprise most people to know they were made during the same time period. 1941 and 1945 10 Ores were issued using both of the design you see. The one with hole is a regular copper-nickel issue. The other is a German occupation issue done in zinc. Again like the iron coin zinc is highly unstable and finding them in high grades becomes difficult.
If all these coins were as fine as the copper-nickel holed coin they would fetch $10 to $15 for the set. Unfortunately we have oxygen in our atmosphere so that ruins everything, numismatically speaking.
Here's the stats from left the top row ...
Type/Country: 1 ore / Norway
Year: 1919
Mintage: 12,930,000
Metal: Iron
Value: $1.50 in Fine(the one pictured is less of course)
Weight: 2.00 grams
Type/Country: 10 ore / Norway
Year: 1941
Mintage: 10.150,000
Metal: Copper-nickel
Value: $0.30 in Fine
Weight: 1.50 grams
Type/Country: 10 ore-German Occupation/ Norway
Year: 1945
Mintage: 5,645,500
Metal: Zinc
Value: $4.00 in Fine(the one pictured is less of course)
Weight: 1.25 grams
I added the weight because these are among the lightest coins I ever held. Half the weight of a modern U.S. cent the final 10 ore listed can sit in your hand and you wouldn't feel it.
Do you have a Norwegian coin and want to know its value? Leave a comment/question and I will do my best to find out the price and history for you.
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Liked that play on words for the title. I've found some of these Ores myself.
ReplyDeleteThey are so light they feel like play money don't they.
ReplyDeleteYeah! Exactly! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words.
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I have a 1941 5 ore coin; it appears in good shape; is there anything unique about this coin? thank you
ReplyDelete1941 5 ore coin; it appears in good shape; is there anything unique about this coin?
ReplyDeleteAssuming it's from Norway it is iron, it was from the German Occupation issue, and it's about $0.50.
If I'm cataloging a 1941 5 ore coin for a small town museum, are there any specific terms I should be using? (ie: how would I describe the 'trinity' like symbols on the reverse side?)
ReplyDeletecataloging a 1941 5 ore coin for a small town museum, are there any specific terms I should be using?
ReplyDeleteI'm assuming this is from Norway and it is usually cataloged like this...
KM# 388 5 ORE
6.9400 g., Iron, 27 mm
Ruler: Haakon VII
Note: World War II
German occupation issue.
Obv: Crowned monogram within circle
Rev: Numeral and written value
OR
Obv:Crowned 7 between two pillars KONGERIKET NORGE 7
Rev:Three triangle of three triangles above left, above right, and below ORE, 5 ORE date
my norge ore coin was made in 1953 and i was wondering what it was worth.
ReplyDeletenorge ore coin was made in 1953
ReplyDeleteAbout $0.10
i have a 5 ore norge coin from 1914 what isit worth
ReplyDelete5 ore norge coin from 1914 about $1.25
ReplyDeletei have a dime with a gold ring around it from 1892
ReplyDeletedime with a gold ring around it from 1892
ReplyDeleteWhat country?
It sounds like it may have been in jewelery as a pendant.
I have a 10 ore coin from 1966 that has a bee on one side and a crown over a "V" inside of an "O" on the other side. I'm not at all a coin collector- I just picked it up (in a junk store) because it was so tiny and had such a nice bee on it. I want to give it to a friend who collects coins and just was wondering if you know what it's made of (it's light), what the V and O are for, and what's up with the bee. Thanks! -Cory
ReplyDelete10 ore coin from 1966 that has a bee on one side and a crown over a "V" inside of an "O" on the other side.
ReplyDeleteHere's the stats...
Type/Country: 10 ore / Norway
Year: 1966
Mintage: 16,610,000
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $0.10 in Fine
O and V stand for Olav V or Olav the 5th a former king of Norway.
The Honey Bee is just a national symbol. Like the U.S. Bald Eagle.
I have little sacks of 2 ore, 5 ore, 25 ore and 50 ore. Is there any value to them not that I cannot use them when traveling to Norway?
ReplyDelete2 ore, 5 ore, 25 ore and 50 ore
ReplyDeleteYes they have value depending on year but most of the modern types are just a few cents. Also if perfect and uncirculated they would have more value.
I have a 50 ore 1966 norge coin, is it worth anything?
ReplyDelete50 ore 1966 norge coin about $0.10
ReplyDeleteNot sure if the board is still acctive. I have a 1919 2 Ore, value?
ReplyDelete1919 2 Ore about $10.00 in fine
ReplyDeleteIt's always active here.
I have a 5 ore from 1976. Is this worth anything?
ReplyDelete5 ore from 1976 about $0.05
ReplyDeleteI have a 5 ore from 1953. Could you please tell me its value?
ReplyDelete5 ore from 1953 about $0.05
ReplyDeleteFound an 1876 2 ore in a flea market near my area. Any idea? Its marked f as a grade.
ReplyDelete1876 2 ore in a flea market near my area. Any idea? Its marked f as a grade.
ReplyDeleteAbout $3.50