This 2 Öre coin from Sweden, minted in 1944, features the bust of King Gustaf V, who reigned from 1907 to 1950. Made of iron, it weighs 3.5 grams and measures 21 millimeters in diameter. The inscription translates to "With the People for the Motherland." These coins were produced in iron as a replacement for bronze coins due to metal shortages during and after World War II.
**Historical Context:**
During World War II and its aftermath, many countries faced metal shortages due to the demands of the war effort. To conserve precious metals like bronze, which were needed for military purposes, governments turned to alternative materials for coinage. Iron, being more abundant and less essential for wartime industries, became a common substitute for bronze in coin production.
**Key Features:**
- **Country:** Sweden
- **Year:** 1944
- **Denomination:** 2 Öre
- **Monarch:** King Gustaf V (1907-1950)
- **Composition:** Iron
- **Weight:** 3.5 grams
- **Diameter:** 21 millimeters
- **Obverse:** Bust of King Gustaf V
- **Reverse:** Inscription "With the People for the Motherland"
- **Minting Reason:** Substitution for bronze coins during metal shortages of World War II era
**Comments:**
The transition from bronze to iron coinage during World War II was a practical response to the scarcity of metals needed for military purposes. These iron coins, though less common than their bronze counterparts, serve as tangible reminders of the economic challenges faced by nations during wartime.
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