| Denomination: | 5 øre |
| Country: | Denmark |
| Value: | 5 |
| Unit: | Danish øre |
| Mass: | 2.4-6.4 |
| Diameter: | 22-27 |
| Edge: | Plain |
| Composition: | 100% Al (1941) 100% Zn (1942-1945) |
| Years Of Minting: | 1941-1945 |
| Obverse: | Denmark 5 ore 1941 obverse.jpg |
| Obverse Image Size: | 300px |
| Obverse Design: | Crowned monogram of Christian X Lettering: KONGE AF DANMARK 1941 CX |
| Reverse: | Denmark 5 ore 1941 reverse.jpg |
| Reverse Image Size: | 300px |
| Reverse Design: | Denomination with oak and beech leaves Lettering: 5 ORE |
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.[1] The aluminium 5 øre is similar to the zinc variety, although the latter is a little smaller in diameter and heavier in weight.
| Year | Mintage | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 2,963,000 | ||
| 1943 | 4,522,000 | ||
| 1944 | 3,744,000 | ||
| 1945 | 864,000 | Rare |