500 Øre Ivigtut Cryolite Mining ND
| Zinc | - | - |
| Location | Greenland (Denmark) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Ivigtut Cryolite Mining |
| Type | Trade tokens › Business tokens |
| Years | 1882-1922 |
| Value | 500 Øre (5 DKK) |
| Currency | Krone (1873-date) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#109986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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Comment
Minted after 1882.Coin was not seen since 1917 according to Krause database, when it was on sale in USA.
Ivigtut is the only locality outside of Siberia which is known to produce the mineral kryolite (or kryolith) used in the manufacture of aluminium.
