2010 Norway UNC Coin Set Souvenir

• Mint: Mint of Norway
• Quality: Uncirculated
• Issue limit: 5,000
• Alloy: Base Metal
• Denomination: Kroner
• Number of coins: 3
• Medal included: No

The theme for this year’s souvenir coin set is Ole Bull's Bergen, and the set features the commemorative 10-krone honoring the famous musician's 200th anniversary.

Ole Bornemann Bull was a celebrated Norwegian violinist and composer of international renown. His impassioned dedication to traditional Norwegian folk music played a prominent role in the development of a distinctively Norwegian culture following the dissolution of the union with Denmark in 1814. In the course of his long career, Ole Bull traveled extensively, performing all over the world, and composed a total of more than 70 works, including "Recuerdos de Habana", "Sæterjentens søndag", "I ensomme Stunde" and "Polacca Guerriera". He also supported and encouraged young Norwegian musicians such as Edvard Grieg and Rikard Nordraak.

Please note that this year the Central Bank of Norway has only authorized minting 3 of the 5 coins in circulation. The richly illustrated cover features text in Norwegian and English and pictures from Ole Bull's residences in Bergen and the surrounding areas.