Landvaettir Protector Spirits & Capelin Fish 10 Kronur Iceland Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry and Craft Making (Smelt)
Landvaettir Protector Spirits & Capelin Fish 10 Kronur Iceland Authentic Coin Charm for Jewelry and Craft Making (Smelt) Obverse: The four traditional protector spirits ("Landvættir") of Iceland. These are Griðungur the bull, Gammur the eagle, Dreki the dragon, and Bergrisi the giant. Lettering: TÍU KRÓNUR ÍSLAND Translation: Ten Krónur Iceland Reverse: Face value above four Capelin fishes (Mallotus villosus). Lettering: 10 KR Translation: 10 Krónur Features Issuer Iceland Period Republic (1944-date) Type Standard circulation coin Years 1996-2008 Value 10 Krónur 10 ISK = USD 0.08 Currency New króna (1980-date) Composition Nickel plated steel Weight 7.00 g Diameter 27.50 mm Thickness 1.78 mm Shape Round Technique Milled Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Number N# 7912 References KM# 29.1a, Schön# 32a Wikipedia: The coat of arms of Iceland displays a silver-edged, red cross on blue shield, alluding to the design of the flag of Iceland. It is the only national arms to feature four suppor