20 kroner - Hjejlen

Series: Denmark - Ship coins

Image of 20 krone coin - Hjejlen | Denmark 2011. The Nordic gold (CuZnAl) coin is of Proof, BU, UNC quality.
Hjejlen is the world's oldest paddle steamer still operating. It was built in Copenhagen in 1861 and thus this year marks its 150 years anniversary. The original idea was that the paddle steamer would stimulate the tourism to Himmelbjerget.