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

About the object

Country: Norway
Shape: Round
Weight: 9.9 g
Name: Vinland - Viking Discovery of North America
Metal: Nickel Silver
Composition: Cu-Ni-Zn
Denomination: 20 Kroner
Currency Unit: Krone
Orientation: Medal alignment
Reference: KM# 465
Diameter: 27.5 mm

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.