| Issuer | Iceland |
|---|---|
| Year | 1996-2008 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Krónur |
| Currency | New króna (1980-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 6.9 g |
| Diameter | 27.50 mm |
| Thickness | 1.78 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#29.1a, Schön#32a, SIEG#56.2 |
| Obverse description | The four traditional protector spirits (`Landvættir`) of Iceland. These are Griðungur the bull, Gammur the eagle, Dreki the dragon, and Bergrisi the giant. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | TÍU KRÓNUR ÍSLAND 1996 (Translation: Ten Krónur Iceland 1996) |
| Reverse description | Face value above four Capelin fishes (Mallotus villosus). |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 10 KR (Translation: 10 Krónur) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1996 - - 4 000 000 2000 - BU - In Sets only - 10 000 2004 - - 2 000 000 2005 - - 4 505 000 2006 - - 7 800 000 2008 - - 1 520 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 3870001270 |
| Comments |