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Obverse
Icelandic coat of arms surrounded by the four traditional protector spirits ("Landvættir") of Iceland. These are Griðungur the bull, Gammur the eagle, Dreki the dragon, and Bergrisi the giant.
Script:Latin
Lettering:1946
Reverse
Face value at the center and leaves of pubescent birch (Betula pubescens, only endemic tree of Iceland), to left and right.
Script:Latin
Lettering:
ÍSLAND
1
KRÓNA
Translation:Iceland
Edge
Reeded
Mint
Kings Norton Metal Company, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1890-1962)Comments
This coin is the first issue of the newly established Republic of Iceland (founded by a referendum in 1944).
See also
| ssuer | Iceland |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Republic(1944-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 1946 |
| Value | 1 Króna (1ISJ) |
| Currency | Old króna (1885-1980) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 4.75g |
| Diameter | 22.00mm |
| Thickness | 1.50mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
