20 Kroner Christian X. Gold Coin | 1913-1917 | Denmark
Royal Danish Mint
The Royal Danish Mint (Danish: Den Kongelige Mønt) is the oldest state mint in Denmark that still exists today. Its origins date back to the early 16th century—it was first mentioned in Copenhagen in 1541, and in 1739 it was formally established as a permanent mint.
Since 1975, the mint has been part of Danmarks Nationalbank and, by law, remains the only institution authorized to mint Danish currency (krone and øre). Initially located in central Copenhagen, it later moved to Amager (1923–1978) and then to Brøndby (1978–2012). Today, the mint is located within the buildings of the National Bank in Copenhagen.
In addition to minting everyday circulation coins, the mint also produces commemorative and collector coins—such as those issued for the Golden Jubilee of Queen Margrethe II. Since 2016, production contracts have gradually been outsourced to the Mint of Finland
20 Kroner Christian X Gold coins were minted by the Danish Government in 1913 and 1931. The coins are made of a gold copper alloy with a fineness of 900/1000.
Fineness and Fine Weight
Danish 20 Kroner Gold Coins have a fine weight of 8.06 grams and a fineness of 900/1000. They consist of a gold copper alloy in the proportions 90% gold and 10% copper. The copper content provides good scratch resistance, since copper is a harder metal.
Appearance
The 20 Kroner Christian X has a reddish (golden red) color, which is caused by the natural color of copper. The color of the coin changes over time to a darker red due to the corrosion of copper. The coin has edge bar and an ornamental circle.
The front depicts the profile of King Christian X of Denmark and the marginal inscription: CHRISTIAN X Konge AF DANMARK 1930 N.
The reverse depicts the Great Coat of Arms of Denmark. On the bottom of the coin the year of issue and the nominal value of 20 Kroner are embossed.
History
Christian X was the King of Denmark from 1912 to 1949. Christian X was born on 09/26/1870 in Charlottenlund and died on 20th April 1947 in Copenhagen.
He became famous outside of Denmark by the resistance against the Nazi occupation of Denmark in 1940. At the time he rode with his horse every day, without escort, through Copenhagen, the Danish Capital
On both sides of the 20 Kroner gold coin the year of mintage is shown, which is very unusual for coins.
Danish 10 and 20 Kroner coins were minted from 1873 to 1931.
10 Kroner Gold coins have a fine weight of 4.03 g.
There are three different variants of Kroner Gold coins with different Danish kings.
1. Mintage from 1873 to 1900
10 Kroner and 20 Kroner Denmark Christian IX
2. Mintage from 1908 to 1912
10 Kroner and 20 Kroner Denmark Frederik VIII
3. Mintage from 1913 to 1931
10 Kroner and 20 Kroner Denmark Christian X
Details
Name: 20 Kroner Christian X
Country: Denmark
Years of Mintage: 1913 - 1931
Fineness: 900/1000
Fine weight: 8.06 g
Total weight: 8.96 g
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Denmark |
| Manufacturer | Royal Danish Mint |
| Series | 20 Kroner |
| Purity | 900/1000 |
| Fineweight | 8,06 gram |
| Gross Weight | 8.96 gram |
| Year of issue | Random |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 20 Kroner |
| Thickness | 1.60 mm |
| Diameter | 23.00 mm |
| Mintage | 3700000 |
| Packaging | Single in Pouch |