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Five Gulden
Netherlands
1898–1980
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$11.84
Based on Silver spot price ($79.27/oz) · 72.0% purity · 6.45g
Updated 6:36 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Netherlands |
| Years Minted | 1898–1980 |
| Composition | 72% silver, 28% copper |
| Weight | 6.45 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Depicts a portrait of the reigning Dutch monarch, such as Queen Wilhelmina or Queen Juliana.
Reverse
Features the denomination and often the Dutch coat of arms or national symbols.
History & Notable Facts
The Five Gulden coin's most striking feature is its series of royal portraits that aged alongside Queen Wilhelmina, from a youthful profile in 1898 to a more mature one by the 1940s, mirroring her record-breaking reign.
That evolution wasn't just artistic; it reflected the Netherlands' own shifts, with the coin initially struck in .720 fine silver before wartime shortages forced cheaper alloys after 1945. Early versions weighed about 15 grams, a heft that made them practical for trade but a nuisance in pockets. Mintage figures vary by year, though exact numbers for the interwar period are spotty, lost to bureaucratic oversights.
Collectors often overlook that these coins circulated widely until 1980, rubbing shoulders with tram fares and market stalls, not just display cases. If you handle one, note the edge reeding—it's finer than on many contemporaries, a subtle defense against clipping. As for myths about hidden treasures, I've seen enough to say they're mostly wishful thinking.
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