Obverse: Portrait of King Carl XVI Gustaf facing right with the inscription “CARL XVI GUSTAF SVERIGES KONUNG.”
Reverse: Large crowned denomination “5 KR” flanked by the year 1990 and mintmark.
Composition: Copper-nickel.
Weight: 13 g.
Diameter: 28.5 mm.
Edge: Milled with the inscription “SVERIGE.”
Mint: Stockholm (Swedish Mint).

Historical Insight:
The 5 kronor coin of this era symbolized Sweden’s economic stability and modern identity under the reign of Carl XVI Gustaf, who became king in 1973.

Collecting Note:
Though no longer common in circulation, this coin is notable for its larger size and detailed design, representing a transitional phase in Swedish coinage before modern downsizing.