{"product_id":"iceland-3-piece-coin-set-1-5-10-kronur-km-27a-28a-29-1a-unc","title":"Iceland 3 piece Coin Set 1 5 10 Kronur KM#27a 28a 29.1a XF","description":"\u003cp\u003eIceland’s circulation coinage tells two stories at once. On one side: the mythology — the ancient guardian spirits who, according to Norse legend, turned back invaders and still appear on the national coat of arms today. On the other: the sea — the cod, the dolphin, the capelin — the marine world that has fed, funded, and defined Iceland for over a thousand years. This three-coin set brings both stories together in a single package, spanning the 1 króna, 5 krónur, and 10 krónur denominations, all in the magnetic nickel plated steel composition introduced in the 1980s and minted at the \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three coins are \u003cb\u003eExtra Fine (XF) \u003c\/b\u003econdition. Combined weight: 16.50 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1 Króna — KM#27a\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bergrisi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBergrisi\u003c\/a\u003e the giant, \u003cem\u003eLandvættur\u003c\/em\u003e of the North — one of Iceland’s four mythological protector spirits. Lettering: \u003cem\u003eEIN KRÓNA \/ ÍSLAND\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Face value above an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atlantic_cod\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAtlantic Cod\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eGadus morhua\u003c\/em\u003e) — blunt snout, chin barbel, fanned tail, lateral line in crisp relief. Lettering: \u003cem\u003e1 KR\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel plated steel (magnetic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.00 g  |  \u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.50 mm  |  \u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.70 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reeded  |  \u003cstrong\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medal alignment ↑↑\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYears issued:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1989–2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e KM# 27a; Schön# 30a; SIEG# 27.2; Numista N#1549\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e5 Krónur — KM#28a\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e All four \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Landv%C3%A6ttir\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLandvættir\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e together — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bergrisi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBergrisi\u003c\/a\u003e the giant, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Icelandic_wyvern\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDreki\u003c\/a\u003e the dragon, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gammur\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGammur\u003c\/a\u003e the eagle, and Griðungur the bull — the full coat of arms of Iceland. Lettering: \u003cem\u003eFIMM KRÓNUR \/ ÍSLAND\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Face value above two \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Common_dolphin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommon Dolphins\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eDelphinus delphis\u003c\/em\u003e) — leaping in profile, bodies arched in dynamic symmetry, flukes trailing. Lettering: \u003cem\u003e5 KR\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel plated steel (magnetic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.60 g  |  \u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.50 mm  |  \u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.78 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reeded  |  \u003cstrong\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medal alignment ↑↑\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYears issued:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996–2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e KM# 28a; Schön# 31a; SIEG# 46.2; Numista N#1551\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e10 Krónur — KM#29.1a\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e All four \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Landv%C3%A6ttir\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLandvættir\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e together — the same guardian composition as the 5 krónur, Iceland’s mythological coat of arms in full. Lettering: \u003cem\u003eTÍU KRÓNUR \/ ÍSLAND\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Face value above four \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Capelin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCapelin\u003c\/a\u003e fish (\u003cem\u003eMallotus villosus\u003c\/em\u003e) — arranged in a schooling composition, bodies curved and overlapping, a linchpin species of the North Atlantic food web. Lettering: \u003cem\u003e10 KR\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nickel plated steel (magnetic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.90 g  |  \u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27.50 mm  |  \u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.78 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reeded  |  \u003cstrong\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medal alignment ↑↑\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYears issued:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996–2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e KM# 29.1a; Schön# 32a; SIEG# 56.2; Numista N#7912\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Landvættir: Iceland’s Four Guardians\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Landv%C3%A6ttir\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLandvættir\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — “land spirits” in Old Norse — are the four supernatural protectors of Iceland, each assigned to a cardinal direction and a natural form. The story of their power comes from the \u003cem\u003eHeimskringla\u003c\/em\u003e, the 13th-century Norse chronicle: when the Danish king Haraldr Gráfeldr sent a sorcerer in the shape of a whale to scout Iceland for invasion, each spirit appeared in turn and drove him back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bergrisi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBergrisi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Mountain Giant of the \u003cstrong\u003eNorth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Emerged from the mountains, massive and terrible, club in hand, flanked by a host of other giants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gammur\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGammur\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Great Eagle of the \u003cstrong\u003eEast\u003c\/strong\u003e. Appeared with wings spread so wide they touched the mountains on either side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGriðungur\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Bull of the \u003cstrong\u003eWest\u003c\/strong\u003e. Waded into the sea and bellowed so fiercely the sorcerer could not pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Icelandic_wyvern\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDreki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Dragon of the \u003cstrong\u003eSouth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Flew overhead breathing fire, followed by a swarm of serpents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe invasion never came. Today all four appear on the \u003cstrong\u003ecoat of arms of Iceland\u003c\/strong\u003e — and on the obverse of the 5 and 10 krónur coins in this set. Bergrisi alone guards the 1 króna, standing watch over the smallest denomination as he once stood watch over the northern shore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Sea on the Reverse: Cod, Dolphin, and Capelin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach coin in this set carries a different creature from Icelandic waters on its reverse — and together they form a portrait of the North Atlantic ecosystem that has sustained Iceland since the first Norse settlers arrived in 874 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Atlantic_cod\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAtlantic Cod\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eGadus morhua\u003c\/em\u003e) on the 1 króna is the most historically charged of the three. Cod built Iceland’s medieval economy, sustained its population through centuries of Danish rule, and triggered the \u003cstrong\u003eCod Wars\u003c\/strong\u003e — three confrontations with the United Kingdom from the 1950s through 1976 — that Iceland won, securing a 200-nautical-mile exclusive fishing zone and establishing itself as a sovereign force in international maritime law. The \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Common_dolphin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCommon Dolphin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eDelphinus delphis\u003c\/em\u003e) on the 5 krónur represents the warmer, wilder side of Icelandic waters — two animals leaping in tandem, a design full of kinetic energy and oceanic freedom. And the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Capelin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCapelin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eMallotus villosus\u003c\/em\u003e) on the 10 krónur — four fish schooling in tight formation — is the unsung engine of the food web: small, abundant, and critical to everything above it in the chain, from cod to seabirds to whales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree reverses. Three species. One ocean. \u003cstrong\u003eThe sea that made Iceland is the sea on these coins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Issuer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuing entity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central Bank of Iceland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968–date)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrency:\u003c\/strong\u003e New króna (1980–date)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Republic of Iceland (1944–date)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree coins. Three fish. Four guardians. One island that has always punched above its weight — mythologically, ecologically, and economically. \u003cstrong\u003eOwn the set.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52109935575351,"sku":"IS-KM-SET3-1-5-10U","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/7165\/3431\/files\/KM-set-3pc.jpg?v=1778329655","url":"https:\/\/worldmoneystore.com\/products\/iceland-3-piece-coin-set-1-5-10-kronur-km-27a-28a-29-1a-unc","provider":"World Money Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}