Netherlands
The Dutch coin history is rich and multifaceted. It begins in ancient times with the Germanic tribes of the Batavi and Ubii minting their own coins. From the 1st century BC, the southern Netherlands were conquered by the Romans, leading to the use of Roman coins. In the Middle Ages, gold coins were minted, influenced by German and French models. The Dutch Guilder was one of the most important currency units, existing since the 17th century. It was replaced by the Euro in 2002.
The Dutch Republic was formed in 1581, but the first guilders were minted as early as 1378. From 1601, silver guilders were issued. The De Nederlandsche Bank was established in 1814 and implemented the decimalization of the guilder.
Dutch monarchs like Queen Wilhelmina (1880-1962) and Beatrix (1980-2013) were depicted on coins. The guilder consisted of various denominations and materials.
Denominations, Materials, and Motifs:
- Denominations: 5 Cents, 10 Cents, 25 Cents, 1 Guilder, 2½ Guilders, 5 Guilders
- Materials: Silver, Nickel, Copper, Zinc
- Motifs: Portraits of monarchs, national coat of arms
