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ICELAND
KM 12a |
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SHORT COINS ENCYCLOPAEDIA |
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ICELAND
KM 12a |
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SHORT COINS ENCYCLOPAEDIA |
| Face Value | Diameter mm | Weight g | Thickness mm | Edge | Composition | Rotation |
| 1 krona | 22.3 | 4.8 | Reeded | Nickel - Brass | Medal |
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In the center: arms with supporters, below - the year of minting.
The shield bearers are the four protectors of Iceland standing on a lava block. The bull (Griðungur) is the protector of the southwestern Iceland, the eagle or griffin (Gammur) protects northwestern Iceland, the dragon (Dreki) the northeastern part and the Rock-giant (Bergrisi) is the protector of southeastern Iceland. |
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Large denomination ornaments leaves, above - title of state. 1 krona = 100 aurar. |