Norgesmedaljen 1997

Norgesmedaljen 1997 is a silver medal by Den Kongelige Mynt, designed by Ingrid Austlid Rise. It is the third issue in an annual series drawing on Norwegian art history.

Design

The ship stems are inspired by a carved wooden find from Bryggen in Bergen. The reverse shows a coin press, the mint's crossed tools and its name. The medal has no monetary denomination.

Specifications

The issuer's certificate states 925/1000 silver, 20.7 grams, 32 mm diameter and 2.5 mm thickness. It gives the finish as Brilliant and a maximum mintage of 30,000. This ceiling does not establish the actual production total.

Identification

Compare date, design, dimensions and certificate. Distinguish marks on the capsule from marks on the medal.

Sources

Den Kongelige Mynt: photographed original certificate; Numista: Norgesmedaljen 1997.