Obverse: the king's head points to the left, splits the letters ED: the letter "E" indicates the place where the coin was minted, and the letter "D" on the right indicates the initials of the Governor of the Riksbank. Under the neck - the artist's initials.The inscription "CARL XVI GUSTAF SVERIGES KONUNG" (CARL XVI Gustaf King of Sweden) is engraved around the bust.
Reverse: the coat of arms of the vase family on a shield covered with a royal crown. On the left is a crown with the letters GAR (Gustavus Adolph Rex), which is presented as a monogram of Gustav II Adolf with 1628. On the right is the coat of arms of Sweden: three crowns. The denomination (1000 kroner) is engraved at the bottom.
About the coin: the coin was issued to commemorate the ship. Vasa is a Swedish warship built between 1626 and 1628. 1628 August 10 the ship sank after sailing about 1,300 meters (1,400 yards). 1961 the ship was rescued in an almost intact hull. 1988 Moved to a museum in Stockholm.
