5 øre (World War II Danish coin)

The 5 øre coin was a Danish currency denomination issued during the period of the Second World War occupation by Nazi Germany (1940-1945). Due to wartime shortages of metals like bronze and copper, which were traditionally used in Danish coinage, the 5 øre coin was minted in alternative materials. Predominantly, these wartime 5 øre coins were made of zinc or iron.

These coins were generally of a simplified design compared to pre-war Danish coinage. The wartime 5 øre coins are often collected and studied due to their historical significance as physical reminders of the occupation and the economic pressures Denmark faced during the conflict. They reflect the resource scarcity and material substitutions common in wartime economies. Their value as currency was limited to the occupation period, and they were later replaced with coinage made of more durable materials after the war concluded. The coins typically feature the Danish crown or other national symbols, and the denomination. The specific designs can vary slightly depending on the year of minting and the metal used.