The 5 øre coin was made during the German occupation of Denmark. It was first minted in aluminium in 1941, and then from 1942 to 1945 in zinc. The aluminium 5 øre is similar to the zinc variety, although the latter is a little smaller in diameter and heavier in weight.

Mintage 1941 aluminium YearMintageNotes194116,984,000

1942-1945 zinc YearMintageNotes19422,963,00019434,522,00019443,744,0001945864,000Rare

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