Coins
Circulation, jubilee and commemorative coins struck for Norges Bank.
The Mint of Norway · Kongsberg · Since 1686
History struck in metal.
Since 1686, the Mint of Norway has been part of Norwegian history. Today we produce coins and medals where tradition, craftsmanship and modern technology meet.
Since 1686
A living part of Norwegian history.
The Mint of Norway was established in Kongsberg in 1686. For generations it has developed and produced coins and medals that tell stories about Norway, important events and people.
Coins
Norway's coins – made in Kongsberg.
All Norwegian circulation, jubilee and commemorative coins are struck at the Mint of Norway. Norges Bank is the issuing authority and decides mintages and releases – the Mint handles production.
- Circulation coins
- Jubilee coins
- Commemorative coins
- Historical coins
Medals
Medals that mark history.
The oldest medal known to have been struck in Kongsberg marked King Frederik IV's visit to the Silver Mines in 1704. Today the Mint delivers everything from sculptural medals to simple badges.
Nobel Peace Prize medal
Struck at the Mint since the first in 1901.
Norges Vel medal
For long and loyal service – struck here since 1888.
Commemorative medals
The King's No – the world's first commemorative medal in traceable fair gold.
Special commissions
Art medals and commissions for a range of clients.
The Nobel Peace Prize medal
Craftsmanship of international significance.
The Peace Prize medal has been struck at the Mint of Norway since the very first in 1901. Since 2015 it has been struck in fair gold, on the Mint's initiative. The prize is awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee – the Mint's role is to strike the medal.
Production
Precision in every detail.
Although we are a small mint, we have expertise across the entire technical value chain – from tooling, striking technique, mechanical engineering, metals and alloys to the finished product.
- 01Design
- 02Engraving and tooling
- 03Metals and alloys
- 04Striking technique
- 05Machinery and production
- 06Quality
History
From the Royal Mint to today's Mint.
1686
The Royal Mint is established in Kongsberg as part of Kongsberg Silver Mines.
1816
The Mint is placed under the Ministry of Finance.
1962
Norges Bank takes over operations.
2002
The business becomes a limited company, owned by Norges Bank.
2003
Norges Bank sells the company to Samlerhuset and the Finnish state mint.
2015
Samlerhuset becomes sole owner.
Today
The Mint continues to produce Norwegian coins and medals in Kongsberg.
Tradition and innovation
Tradition meets new technology.
The Mint of Norway builds on centuries of experience, while production demands modern technical expertise in tooling, metals, striking technique and mechanical engineering.
Kongsberg
Rooted in the mining town.
The Royal Mint was founded as part of Kongsberg Silver Mines so that coins could be made from the silver in the mines. In 1685 King Christian V decided to move Norwegian coin production from Christiania to Kongsberg.
The silver mines closed in 1958 – but the Mint lives on. The mining mark of crossed hammer and pick is still struck on every Norwegian coin.
Interested in collecting coins and medals?
The Mint of Norway concentrates on production. Coins and medals are sold to collectors in Norway through Samlerhuset.
Get in touch with the Mint of Norway.
Questions about our business, production or history? We're happy to help.