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¼ Gulden - Wilhelmina
| Silver (.640) (36% copper) | 3.575 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Curaçao (Netherlands Antilles) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Wilhelmina (1890-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1944-1947 |
| Value | ¼ Gulden (¼ ANG) |
| Currency | Gulden (1828-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.640) (36% copper) |
| Weight | 3.575 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#3012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Value in center surrounded by text in Dutch. Date below. Palm tree at 8 o'clock and mint mark at 4 o'clock.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· MUNT VAN CURAÇAO ·
¼ G
· 1944 · D
Unabridged legend: ¼ Gulden
Translation: Coin of Curaçao
Designer: Johannes Cornelis Wienecke
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The palm tree mark signifies that these coins were minted for overseas territories of the kingdom, as opposed to the acorn mark for the country of the Netherlands.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Gulden - Wilhelmina 1944-1947 coin from Curaçao (Netherlands Antilles) is that it was minted during World War II, specifically in 1944 and 1945, when Curaçao was occupied by the Allies. Despite the wartime conditions, the coin was made with a unique blend of 64% silver and 36% copper, giving it a distinctive appearance and value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 D | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Gulden - Wilhelmina 1944-1947 coin.
