1987 50 Kronur coin from Iceland

1987 50 Kronur coin from Iceland 1987 50 Kronur coin from Iceland Coins

50 Krónur coin from Iceland, which features a shore crab (Carcinus maenas) on one side and the four mythological guardian spirits of Iceland on the other. 

Coin Details

Country: Iceland

Denomination: 50 Krónur (50 KR)

Years of Circulation: These coins were circulated between 1987 and 2005.

Composition: The coin is made of nickel-brass, which gives it a gold colour.

Design:

The side pictured shows the face value "50 KR" with a crab image.

The opposite side (obverse) features a stylized representation of Iceland's four traditional protector spirits (Landvættir): Griðungur the bull, Gammur the eagle, Dreki the dragon, and Bergrisi the giant. 

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