Obverse: The obverse features the left-facing portrait of King Gustaf V, surrounded by the inscription GUSTAVUS V REX EL, meaning King Gustaf V. The design was created by renowned Swedish sculptor and engraver Erik Lindberg.
Reverse: The reverse shows the sailing ship Kalmar Nyckel, moving left with full sails. Above it, a crown divides the dates 1638 and 1938, marking 300 years since the founding of New Sweden in Delaware, USA. At the bottom, the inscription NOVÆ SUECIÆ SUECIA MEMOR translates to Sweden remembers New Sweden, accompanied by the denomination 2 KR and mint marks.
About the coin: This silver 2 kronor coin was struck in 1938 in Sweden to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the founding of the New Sweden colony in Delaware. The settlement was established in 1638 by Swedish colonists who arrived on the ships Kalmar Nyckel and Fogel Grip. Although the colony lasted only until 1655, it symbolizes Sweden’s historic connection to North America. Minted at Kungliga Myntet in Stockholm, the coin is made of 0.800 fine silver, weighs 15 grams, and has a diameter of 31 mm. This issue is considered one of Sweden’s most interesting interwar commemorative coins due to its historical subject and artistic design.
