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25 øre (World War II Danish coin)

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25 øre
Denmark
Value25 Danish øre
Mass3.6 g
Diameter23 mm
EdgeReeded
Composition100% Zn
Years of minting1941-1945
Obverse
DesignCrowned monogram of Christian X, and small heart below the hole
Lettering:
CX R 1941 N DANMARK GJ
Reverse
DesignDenomination and two spirals next to the hole
Lettering:
25 ORE

The 25 øre coin was minted between 1941 and 1945 during the German occupation of Denmark. They were made entirely of zinc, which was a cheap metal commonly used in the German-held territories for occupation currency.

Mintage

Year Mintage Notes
1941 15,332,000
1942 997,000
1943 5,784,000
1944 10,665,000
1945 4,543,000

References

Danish krone
Current coins
Withdrawn coins
Banknote series
See also
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