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Gustaf VI Adolf's reign

Gustaf VI Adolf Coinage

VI. During the reign of Gusztáv Adolf (1950-1973), the Swedish coinage underwent significant changes. The material and size of the coins and banknotes were renewed, reflecting the technological development and artistic trends of the era. The denominations of the coins were as follows: 1 öre, 2 öre, 5 öre, 10 öre, 25 öre, 50 öre, 1 krone, 2 krone, 5 korona. On coins with denominations of 1, 2 and 5 öre, VI. Gusztáv Adolf's name was spelled out in letters, while the 10, 25 and 50 öre denomination coins showed the monarch's monogram. The 1, 2 and 5 kroner circulation coins, as well as the silver 5 kroner commemorative coin of 1966 and the silver 10 kroner commemorative coin of 1972 show the king's portrait. VI. Portrait of Gusztáv Adolf. On the 10 kroner coin minted in 1952, the king's portrait was facing right, while on the 10 kroner coins minted from 1962, it was facing left. On the 5 kroner coin minted in 1971, in addition to the portrait of the king, the date 1971 appeared , which was the last year when VI. Gustaf Adolf ruled.


Gustaf VI Adolf money

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