20 Kroner 1999, Vinland - Viking Discovery of North America [Norway]

Coins-Europe

Reverse
In the central part, a stylized prow of a Viking ship, reflected in water. To the left and above it, a two-line inscription in Norwegian and the year of issue: '20 KRONER 1999'. To the right and above, a three-line inscription in Norwegian: 'MOT UKJENT LAND' - discovery of an unknown land. Near the bottom edge, the mintmark of the Kongsberg Mint - crossed hammer and pick.
Obverse
In the central part, the right-facing profile of King Harald V of Norway. Below it, a two-line inscription in Norwegian: 'HARALD V NORGES KONGE' - Harald V King of Norway. To the left of the portrait, the initials 'NAA' - the artist's mark for Nils Aas.