Danish 20 Kroner

Danish 20 Kroner gold coins were minted between 1873 and 1931 and feature three different rulers: Christian IX, Frederick VIII, and Christian X. The gold coins pictured are of the Frederick VIII variety.

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Design of the Danish 20 Kroner Gold Coin

The obverse (front) of each 20 Kroner gold coin features the bust of the ruler. The name of the country ('DANMARKS ' KONGE' or 'KONGE AF DANMARK') surround the ruler. The date also appears on the Christian IX and XI versions.

The reverse (back) on the coins of the two latter rulers is nearly identical. The date, denomination, and any minting marks sit below the coat of arms of the kingdom. The Christian IX reverse, however, features a design commonly referred to as a 'Mermaid'. In truth, the design depicts Liberty sitting on/next to a bundle of wheat, holding a staff and a shield. The tail of the herring at her feet seems to blend into her legs, giving the illusion of a mermaid.

Danish 20 Kroner Coin Minting Information

All Danish 20 Kroner coins have a heart-shaped Mint Mark, signifying the Copenhagen Mint. These gold coins were often also struck with one to three initials signifying the Mintmaster and/or Moneyer. The Krone (singular of Kroner) was an official unit of Denmark's monetary system, the present form of which was introduced in 1874, one year after the kingdom abandoned its silver standard.

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DETAILED COIN INFORMATION

Danish 20 Kroner Gold Coin
Coin Designer: Professor Peters (Christian IX); Knud Gunnar Jensen (Fredrik VIII); Andres F.V. Hansen (obverse only - Christian X)
GROSS WEIGHT GOLD CONTENT COMPOSITION DIAMETER COIN EDGE
8.9606g 0.2592 Troy oz. 21.6-Karat
90% gold
23mm Reeded
Dates: 1873-74; 1876-77; 1890;1900 (Christian IX); 1908-12 (Frederik VIII); 1913-17; 1926-27*; 1930-31* (Christian X)
Mint: Copenhagen Royal Mint
*1926-27 and 1930-31 dates were not released for circulation.

† Please note that product images are for representative purposes only and do not reflect actual size.

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