A commemorative silver coin, issued in 1970 to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands after World War II. This beautiful coin features portraits of Queen Juliana and Queen Wilhelmina, symbolizing the country's resilience and recovery.
The obverse showcases the right-facing portrait of Queen Juliana, with the inscription "JULIANA KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN" (Juliana, Queen of the Netherlands). The reverse features the left-facing portrait of Queen Wilhelmina, along with the legend "NEDERLAND HERRIJST 1945 - 10 G - 1970" (The Netherlands is Rising Again), commemorating the nation's rebirth.
Specifications:
🔹 Country: Netherlands
🔹 Ruler: Queen Juliana (1948-1980)
🔹 Year of Issue: 1970
🔹 Denomination: 10 Gulden
🔹 Composition: Silver (.720) (28% Copper)
🔹 Weight: 25 g
🔹 Diameter: 38 mm
🔹 Thickness: 2.6 mm
🔹 Shape: Round
🔹 Edge: Inscribed ("GOD ★ ZIJ ★ MET ★ ONS" – God be with us)
🔹 Technique: Milled
🔹 Orientation: Coin alignment
🔹 Engraver: Ludwig Oswald Wenckebach
🔹 Mint: Royal Dutch Mint, Utrecht
This coin was demonetized, but remains a highly collectible piece due to its historical significance and silver content.
