50 Kroner

Features

Issuer Norway
King Olav V (1957-1991)
Type Standard banknote
Years 1966-1983
Value 50 Kroner (50 NOK)
Currency Krone (1875-date)
Size 145 × 75 mm
Shape Rectangular
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
212478
References P# 37
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. Modern issues 1961-present (25th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, United States.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Bjørnstjerne Martinius Bjørnson (1832 - 1910) a Norwegian writer who received the 1903 Nobel Prize in Literature. Also contributed lyrics to the Norwegian National Anthem, "Ja, vi elsker dette landet".
Coat of arms at centre. A lion rampant bearing an axe which was a symbol of Saint Olaf, i.e. King Olaf II, symbolising that the King was the rightful heir and descendant of the "Eternal King of Norway" (Latin: Rex Perpetuus Norvegiae).
Denomination in big words is centered. Lower right are in words and numeral. Top left in numeral. In words - lower left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50
FEMTI
KRONER
BJØRNSTJERNE BJØRNSON
FEMTI KRONER
NORGES BANK 50
FEMTI

Reverse

On the left is Borgund Stave Church - classified as a triple nave stave church of the so-called Sogn-type. One of the best preserved of Norway's 28 extant stave churches.
In top left corner is the lion from coat of arms.
Denominations in numerals and in words are in lower left corner and centered. Numeral in top right corner.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NORGES
BANK
50
BORGUND STAVKIRKE
FEMTI
KRONER
FEMTI KRONER

Watermark

Bjørnstjerne Martinius Bjørnson

50 Kroner -  obverse

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Total 148 320 000 printed

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1966  Photo 5% Signatures: Brofoss & Petersen
1967  1.6% Signatures: Brofoss & Petersen
1969  6% Signatures: Brofoss & Petersen
1971  1.6% Signatures: Wold & Ødegaard
1972  0% Signatures: Wold & Ødegaard
1973  1.6% Signatures: Wold & Ødegaard
1974  Photo 1.6% Signatures: Wold & Ødegaard
1975  6% Signatures: Wold & Ødegaard
1976  8% Signatures: Wold & Sagård
1977  1.6% Signatures: Wold & Sagård
1979  15% Signatures: Wold & Sagård
1980  Photo $ 72 5% Signatures: Wold & Sagård
1981  Photo $ 37 11% Signatures: Wold & Sagård
1982  8% Signatures: Wold & Sagård
1983  50% Signatures: Wold & Sagård

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 50 KronerPicture 1 of a sold 50 Kroner
Oslo Myntgalleri
Auction 25
Lot 487
Internet Archive
8 May 2021 1966 – Signatures: Brofoss & Petersen AU USD 691.34
(NOK 7500.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 KronerPicture 1 of a sold 50 Kroner
Katz
Auction 97
Lot 718
Internet Archive
7 Oct 2023 1974 – Signatures: Wold & Ødegaard UNC USD 101.49
(EUR 94.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 KronerPicture 1 of a sold 50 Kroner
Katz
Auction 59
Lot 2359
Internet Archive
23 Apr 2022 1980 – Signatures: Wold & Sagård UNC USD 42.11
(EUR 39.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 KronerPicture 1 of a sold 50 Kroner
Katz
Auction 102
Lot 2127
Internet Archive
28 Nov 2023 1980 – Signatures: Wold & Sagård VF USD 72.34
(EUR 67.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 KronerPicture 1 of a sold 50 Kroner
Katz
Auction 91
Lot 664
Internet Archive
8 Aug 2023 1980 – Signatures: Wold & Sagård VF USD 60.46
(EUR 56.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 KronerPicture 1 of a sold 50 Kroner
Katz
Auction 87
Lot 2180
Internet Archive
21 Jun 2023 1980 – Signatures: Wold & Sagård VF USD 75.57
(EUR 70.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 KronerPicture 1 of a sold 50 Kroner
Katz
Auction 71
Lot 2416
Internet Archive
30 Nov 2022 1981 – Signatures: Wold & Sagård UNC USD 58.30
(EUR 54.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 50 KronerPicture 1 of a sold 50 Kroner
Katz
Auction 68
Lot 2138
Internet Archive
8 Oct 2022 1981 – Signatures: Wold & Sagård UNC USD 21.59
(EUR 20.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 KronerPicture 1 of a sold 50 Kroner
Katz
Auction 59
Lot 2360
Internet Archive
23 Apr 2022 1981 – Signatures: Wold & Sagård UNC USD 49.66
(EUR 46.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 KronerPicture 1 of a sold 50 Kroner
Katz
Auction 59
Lot 2361
Internet Archive
23 Apr 2022 1981 – Signatures: Wold & Sagård UNC USD 38.87
(EUR 36.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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