Ten Gulden
Netherlands
1818–2001
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$840.54
Based on Gold spot price ($4,797.48/oz) · 90.0% purity · 6.055g
Updated 6:36 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Netherlands |
| Years Minted | 1818–2001 |
| Composition | 0.900 gold |
| Weight | 6.055 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features the portrait of the reigning monarch, such as King William I on early issues.
Reverse
Depicts the Dutch coat of arms and the denomination.
History & Notable Facts
The Ten Gulden coin, introduced in 1818, was one of the first Dutch issues to use gold sourced from the colonies, underscoring the Netherlands' global trade dominance at the time. That practical tie to empire made it more than just currency; it was a portable slice of economic power.
Weighing in at 6.73 grams of .900 fine gold for the early strikes, it facilitated high-value transactions like property deals or international payments. Production continued sporadically until 2001, with variations in design reflecting royal changes—from William I's profile to later abstract motifs. Mintage figures for some years remain unclear, lost in archival mishaps over the centuries.
Design-wise, the obverse typically showed the monarch's bust, while the reverse featured the lion rampant, a symbol as enduring as Dutch stubbornness. I've handled enough of these to know that what people call "mystique" is often just wear from actual use.
Not every coin tells a grand tale; some just quietly held value.
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