VI. King Gustav Adolf of Sweden (full name Oscar Fredrik Wilhelm Olaf Gustaf Adolf; born Stockholm, November 11, 1882 - died Helsingborg, September 15, 1973) King of Sweden from 1950 until his death. A few days before his 68th birthday, October 29, 1950 My father ascended the throne upon the death of Gusztáv V. At that time, he was the world's oldest heir to the throne.VI. During the reign of Gusztáv Adolf, the new Swedish constitution was in progress, which would have replaced the 1809 constitution. Some Swedish leaders wanted to make major changes. Among other things, easing the role of the king as sole ruler. VI. Gusztáv Adolf's personal qualities made him popular among the Swedish people, and as a result there was strong support for retaining the monarchy. Gusztáv Adolf's broad knowledge and interests (including architecture and botany) made him worthy of respect, as did his informal and modest nature, as well as his deliberate avoidance of pomp.VI. Gusztáv Adolf died in 1973 after his health gradually deteriorated and he contracted pneumonia. His 27-year-old grandson Gusztáv Károly succeeded him on the throne. Shortly before his death VI. Gusztáv Adolf approved the new constitution, which stripped the former Swedish king of his remaining political power. The new document entered into force in 1975, two years after Gusztáv Adolf's death. Thus, his grandson only performs ceremonial duties.

VI. During the reign of Gusztáv Adolf (1950-1973), the Swedish coinage underwent significant changes. The material and size of the coins and banknotes were renewed, reflecting the technological development and artistic trends of the era. The denominations of the coins were as follows: 1 öre, 2 öre, 5 öre, 10 öre, 25 öre, 50 öre, 1 krone, 2 krone, 5 korona. On coins with denominations of 1, 2 and 5 öre, VI. Gusztáv Adolf's name was spelled out in letters, while the 10, 25 and 50 öre denomination coins showed the monarch's monogram. The 1, 2 and 5 kroner circulation coins, as well as the silver 5 kroner commemorative coin of 1966 and the silver 10 kroner commemorative coin of 1972 show the king's portrait. VI. Portrait of Gusztáv Adolf. On the 10 kroner coin minted in 1952, the king's portrait was facing right, while on the 10 kroner coins minted from 1962, it was facing left. On the 5 kroner coin minted in 1971, in addition to the portrait of the king, the date 1971 appeared , which was the last year when VI. Gustaf Adolf ruled.