Uppsala Universitet, CC0

5 Kronor – Sweden

Context

Years: 1972–1973

Issuer: Sweden

Ruler: Gustaf VI Adolf

Currency:

(since 1873)

Demonetization: 30 June 2017

Total mintage: 22,875,000

Material

Diameter: 28.5 mm

Weight: 9.5 g

Thickness: 2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Nickel (Nickel-plated Copper-nickel)

Magnetic: Yes

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #846

Numista: #6195

Value

Exchange value: 5 SEK = $0.57

Inflation-adjusted value: 47.30 SEK

Obverse

Inscription:

GUSTAF · VI · ADOLF · SVERIGES · KONUNG

Lh

⸰ 1972 ⸰

Translation:

GUSTAF VI ADOLF SWEDEN'S KING

1972

Script: Latin

Language: Swedish

Engraver: Léo Holmgren

Inscription:

5 KR

PLIKTEN·FRAMFÖR·ALLT u

Translation:

Duty Before All

Script: Latin

Language: Swedish

Engraver: Léo Holmgren

Plain

Name	Mark
Kungliga Myntet	—

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1972	—	21,736,000
1973	—	1,139,000

🌱 Very Common