2001 Norway 100Kr Silver Proof "Nobel Peace Prize"

• Mint: Mint of Norway
• Denomination: 100 Kroner
• Quality: Proof
• Issue limit: 50,000 pcs.
• Alloy: 92.5% Sterling Silver
• Diameter: 39 mm
• Weight: 33.8 grams (1 oz)
• Artist: Øyvind Hansen/Gustav Vigeland
• Box/Capsule: Yes/Yes
• Certificate: Yes

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Issued on Ausgust 13, 2001, this issue marks the 100th anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize - the most prestigious award in the world.

The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded for the first time to Henry Dunant, founder of the Red Cross, in 1901. On December 10, 2001, the Nobel Peace Prize celebrated its 100-year-anniversary with the awarding in Oslo of the 2001 Peace Prize to the United Nations and Kofi Annan.

The obverse features the Norwegian lion and the legend "NORGE 100 KR 2001". Underneath to the left are the initials, JEJ, of the Director of the Mint at that time, and to the right the engraver’s initials, ØH and the pick and hammer of the (then) Royal Norwegian Mint. On the reverse is a portrait of Alfred Nobel taken from the actual medal by Gustav Vigeland that is presented to the winners of the Nobel Peace Prize. The legend reads "NOBELS FREDSPRIS 1901-2001". Under the portrait is a cross, and in microscript G. Vigeland sc.