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Description:
Obverse
The four traditional protector spirits ("Landvættir") of Iceland. These are Griðungur the bull, Gammur the eagle, Dreki the dragon, and Bergrisi the giant.
Reverse
Face value above four Capelin fishes (Mallotus villosus).
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