The Sweden 20 Kronor Oscar II is among the most elusive and sought after of all historic European gold coins.  It’s stunning design featuring Oscar II on the obverse and the Swedish coat of arms on the reverse, combined with typical high state of preservation (Uncirculated/BU), makes it a must have among European coin enthusiasts.  Owing to a minimal total mintage of just 2.93 million pieces and strong local demand and retention, these Sweden 20 Kronor Oscar II rarely see the light of day here in the United States.  We’ve only had the pleasure of offering the Sweden 20 Kronor Oscar II a handful of times in company history, and have only managed to place about 1000 coins total in nearly 50 years of business.

Historical Note:  Oscar II  was the King of Sweden from 1872 to 1907, and the king of Norway from 1872-1905.  He was a man of culture and learning – an able musician and writer.  His reign was noted for Sweden’s industrialization.  This was also the period when approximately 1.5 million Swedes emigrated to the United States and settled largely in the American mid-West. Oscar was also noted for his interest in Arctic exploration, spearheading a number of Arctic expeditions during his rule, and his talent as an arbiter in international disputes.