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Denmark 5 Ore
Denmark 5 Ore, handcrafted into a beautiful coin ring by Hoard of the Rings, carries a rich history and the stories of the many hands it passed through. This unique piece is perfect as a gift to mark a special date or as a meaningful keepsake to remember fond memories.
 
Each ring is carefully crafted to blend timeless heritage with exceptional craftsmanship, making it a treasured addition to any jewelry collection. At Hoard of the Rings, we honor the legacy behind every coin, transforming it into wearable art that resonates with personal significance. Discover a piece that is as rich in history as it is in meaning.

Denmark 5 Ore

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  • 🇩🇰 Denmark 5 Øre (1964) — Detailed Summary

    The 1964 Denmark 5 Øre is a late‑Frederik IX bronze circulation coin and one of the highest‑mintage dates of the series. It represents Denmark’s shift away from zinc coinage (used 1956–1964 for KM#843.2) back to bronze for the redesigned KM#848 type minted from 1960–1972.

    This makes the 1964 issue part of the bronze, wheat‑ear reverse series — not the earlier zinc type.

    🏛️ Historical Context

    • Monarch: Frederik IX (reigned 1947–1972) 1

    • Series: KM#848 (bronze type), issued 1960–1972

    • Denomination: 5 Øre (0.05 DKK)

    • Demonetized: 30 June 1989 1

    The 1964 issue appears in official Royal Mint sets, reflecting its role in Denmark’s modernized mid‑century coinage.

    🪙 Specifications

    According to Numista’s KM#848 data:

    • Composition: Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc) 1

    • Weight: 6.0 g

    • Diameter: 24 mm

    • Thickness: 1.8 mm

    • Edge: Plain

    • Orientation: Medal alignment (↑↑)

    • Mint: Royal Danish Mint, Copenhagen

    • Mintmaster initials: C♥S (heart = mintmark; “C S” = mint officials) 1

    🎨 Design Details

    Obverse

    • Design: Crowned monogram of Frederik IX

    • Layout: Monogram divides the date (19–64) on either side

    • Script: Latin
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    Reverse

    • Design:

      • Large 5 ØRE

      • Ears of wheat below the value

      • DANMARK at the top

    • Mint marks: S♥S (heart + initials)
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    This wheat‑ear reverse is characteristic of the bronze KM#848 series.

    🔢 Mintage

    • 1964 mintage: 41,520,622 coins
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    This is one of the highest mintages of the entire series, making it a common date.

    Interpretation

    • Circulated examples are extremely common.

    • High‑grade UNC pieces are inexpensive due to the massive mintage.

    • Proofs do not exist for this year.

    🔍 Numismatic Significance

    • Part of the bronze wheat‑ear series (KM#848), replacing the earlier zinc type.

    • Extremely high mintage makes it a staple for collectors completing a Frederik IX set.

    • The 1964 issue appears in official mint sets, increasing the availability of high‑grade examples.

    • A known variety exists: “dot after 5” (DNF# 3.14.1). 1

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