This 2 1/2 Gulden silver coin from the Netherlands, minted in 1966 at the Utrecht Mint, is part of the coinage issued under Queen Juliana (1948–1980). Struck in .720 fine silver, this coin represents a key period in Dutch numismatics, marking the later years of the silver standard before the transition to nickel coinage in 1969.
🔹 Obverse: Features a right-facing portrait of Queen Juliana, with her characteristic strong yet graceful profile. The inscription "JULIANA KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN" (Juliana, Queen of the Netherlands) encircles the design.
🔹 Reverse: Displays the Dutch coat of arms, featuring a crowned shield with a rampant lion holding a sword and arrows, symbolizing the strength and unity of the Netherlands. The denomination "2 1/2 G" (2 1/2 Gulden) is prominently placed on either side of the shield, with the year "1966" below. The inscription "KONINKRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN" (Kingdom of the Netherlands) completes the design.
This 1966 Netherlands 2 1/2 Gulden is a significant numismatic piece, representing the final years of Dutch silver coinage before the shift to modern base metals. A must-have for collectors of Dutch silver coins, Queen Juliana’s numismatic legacy, and mid-20th-century European coinage!
