DENMARK 20 Kroner 2013 H.C. Orsted KM 958 PROOF

Country: DENMARK
Denomination: 20 Kroner "H.C. Ørsted"
Year / Date of issue: 2013, October 7
Type: Thematic coin - H.C. Ørsted - Electromagnetism
As a physicist and chemist, Hans Christian Ørsted became world-famous for discovering electromagnetism.
During a lecture at the University of Copenhagen in 1820, Hans Christian Ørsted made an experiment in which he held a live wire over a compass needle, which deflected slightly. The result of this experiment aroused great interest in scientific circles, as Hans Christian Ørsted had discovered electromagnetism, which became a new branch of physics.
Grade : PROOF, comes in the original Royal Danish Mint box with COA 
Composition: Aluminium-Bronze
Weight: 9.30 g
Diameter: Ø 27 mm
Thickness: 2,35 mm
Catalog no.: KM# 958
Reference: Standard catalog of World Coins (Krause-Mishler) 
Disclaimer: Pictured coins are for reference only. You will receive a similar coin in PROOF condition.