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10000 Krónur – Iceland

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 1100th anniversary of the first settlement on the island

Context

Year: 1974

Issuer: Iceland

Period:

(since 1944)

Currency:

(1885—1980)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 20,000

Material

Diameter: 27 mm

Weight: 15.5 g

Gold weight: 13.95 g

Thickness: 2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #22

Numista: #52322

Value

Exchange value: 10000 ISJ

Bullion value: $2193.81

Inflation-adjusted value: 9783928.80 ISJ

Obverse

Inscription:

10000 TÍU ÞÚSUND KRÓNUR

ÍSLAND

Translation:

TEN THOUSAND KRÓNUR
ICELAND

Script: Latin

Language: Icelandic

Reverse

Inscription:

874-1974

Script: Latin

Engraver: Throstur Magnusson

Edge

Milled

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1974	—	12,000
1974	—	8,000	Proof

💎 Very Rare