A standard silver circulation coin from the Netherlands Antilles, issued in 1964 under the reign of Queen Juliana. This coin was part of the long-running 2½ Gulden series, used throughout the Dutch Caribbean territories.
The obverse features a right-facing portrait of Queen Juliana, with the inscription "JULIANA KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN" (Juliana, Queen of the Netherlands). The reverse displays the crowned Coat of Arms of the Netherlands Antilles, with the denomination (2½ G) and the year of issue below.
Specifications:
🔹 Country: Netherlands Antilles
🔹 Ruler: Queen Juliana (1948-1980)
🔹 Year of Issue: 1964
🔹 Denomination: 2½ Gulden (2.5 ANG)
🔹 Composition: Silver (.720) (28% Copper)
🔹 Weight: 25 g
🔹 Diameter: 38 mm
🔹 Thickness: 2.7 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 silver 2½ Gulden coin was demonetized, but remains a highly collectible piece due to its historical and numismatic value.
