Icelandic Coins

The Very Finest Icelandic Coin Sets...

Icelandic Mint Coin Sets

Obverse of 1974 Icelandic Silver Proof 1000 Kronur

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Reverse of 1974 Icelandic Silver Proof 1000 Kronur

Obverse of 1974 Icelandic Silver Proof 500 Kronur

Reverse of 1974 Icelandic Silver Proof 500 Kronur

Iceland
Republic of Iceland (Ísland or Lýðveldið Ísland)
Settled by Norwegian and Celtic (Scottish and Irish) immigrants during the late 9th and 10th centuries A.D., Iceland boasts the world's oldest functioning legislative assembly, the Althing, established in 930. Independent for over 300 years, Iceland was subsequently ruled by Norway and Denmark. Fallout from the Askja volcano of 1875 devastated the Icelandic economy and caused widespread famine. Over the next quarter century, 20% of the island's population emigrated, mostly to Canada and the US. Limited home rule from Denmark was granted in 1874 and complete independence attained in 1944. Literacy, longevity, income, and social cohesion are first-rate by world standards.

Icelandic Coins - Island

1974 Silver Proof Set
We see relatively few Icelandic coins. One of the few issues we do see is the two-coin silver proof set issued in 1974, as shown in our photographs. Details to follow

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