This 1974 Iceland 50 Aurar coin, crafted from durable nickel brass, features the iconic Icelandic coat of arms surrounded by a floral wreath on the obverse and the face value flanked by leaves of the endemic pubescent birch on the reverse. With a diameter of 19mm, this collectible coin is a must-have for enthusiasts and investors looking to enrich their collections with a piece of Iceland’s numismatic history.
- Issuer: Iceland
- Year: 1974
- Face Value: 50 Aurar
- Composition: Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)
- Size: 19mm diameter
- Obverse: Icelandic coat of arms surrounded by a floral wreath.
- Reverse: Face value at the center and leaves of pubescent birch (Betula pubescens, only endemic tree of Iceland), to left and right.
- Catalogue Reference: KM# 17, Schön# 15, SIEG# 20
- Numista N#: 3520