2 Øre
Danish 2 Øre (World War II German Occupation Issue)
Denmark · 1941
A circular coin made of dull grey zinc. The reverse shows the large numeral '2' and the words 'ØRE' and 'DANMARK' arranged in a semi-circle.
- Country
- Denmark
- Year
- 1941
- Denomination
- 2 Øre
- Metal
- Zinc
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Overview
A circular coin made of dull grey zinc. The reverse shows the large numeral '2' and the words 'ØRE' and 'DANMARK' arranged in a semi-circle.
Historical significance
This coin was issued during the German occupation of Denmark in World War II. Due to the scarcity of copper and tin needed for the war effort, the traditional bronze coinage was replaced with zinc issues, which were cheaper to produce but highly subject to corrosion.
Estimated value
$1.00 - $5.00 USD (heavily dependent on the level of oxidation/corrosion common in zinc coins)
Care & preservation
Store in a cool, dry place. Zinc coins are prone to 'white rust' (zinc pest), so they should be kept away from humidity and never cleaned with acidic solutions or harsh chemicals. Avoid storing in PVC flips as the chemicals can accelerate corrosion.
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