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50 Øre Ivigtut Cryolite Mining ND
| Zinc | 4.84 g | 38 mm |
| Location | Greenland (Denmark) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Ivigtut Cryolite Mining |
| Type | Trade tokens › Business tokens |
| Years | 1882-1922 |
| Value | 50 Øre (0.5 DKK) |
| Currency | Krone (1873-date) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 4.84 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 0.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#109981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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Minted after 1882.Ivigtut is the only locality outside of Siberia which is known to produce the mineral kryolite (or kryolith) used in the manufacture of aluminium.
