2 øre (World War II Danish coin)

2 øre
Denmark
Value2 Danish øre
Mass1.2-3.2 g
Diameter21 mm
EdgePlain
Composition100% Al
(1941)
100% Zn
(1942-1947)
Years of minting1941-1947
Obverse
DesignCrowned monogram of Christian X
Lettering:
KONGE AF DANMARK 1941 CX
Reverse
DesignDenomination with oak and laurel leaves.
Lettering:
2 ORE

The 2 øre coin was made during the German occupation of Denmark between 1941 and 1945, and then by the Danish government in 1947. It was first minted in aluminium, and then from 1942 to 1947 in zinc. The aluminium 2 øre is identical to the zinc variety, although the latter is a little heavier in weight.

Mintage

1941 aluminium
Year Mintage Notes
1941 26,205,000

[1]

1942-1947 zinc
Year Mintage Notes
1942 12,934,000
1943 9,603,000
1944 60,60,000
1945 329,000 Rare
1947 589,000 Rare

[2]

  • A zinc Danish 2 øre coin from 1943. (obverse)
    A zinc Danish 2 øre coin from 1943. (obverse)
  • A zinc Danish 2 øre coin from 1943. (reverse)
    A zinc Danish 2 øre coin from 1943. (reverse)

References

  1. ^ "2 Ore - Christian X - Denmark - Numista (Al)". Numista. Retrieved 2013-01-18.
  2. ^ "2 Ore - Christian X - Denmark - Numista (Zn)". Retrieved 2013-01-18.