1 Cent - German Occupation 1941-1944 front 1 Cent - German Occupation 1941-1944 back
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1 Cent - German Occupation

 
Zinc 2 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Netherlands
Period
German occupation (1940-1945)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1941-1944
Value
1 Cent (0.01&nbspNLG)
Currency
Gulden (decimalized, 1817-2001)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
2 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
15 August 1950
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#3368
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

Four waves and an ear of corn on the right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 ct
1944

Unabridged legend: 1 cent

Designer: Nico de Haas

Edge

Reeded

Comment

For the Queen's Government was in exile, coins of this emission struck by the German Authorities during the Second World War do not bear crown and any other insignia of the Kingdom.

Interesting fact

The 1 Cent coin from the German Occupation of the Netherlands during World War II is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item. It was minted in 1941 and 1942, and its design features a unique combination of the Dutch lion and the German eagle, symbolizing the occupation of the Netherlands by Germany during that time. The coin was made of zinc, which was a common material used for coins during wartime due to its durability and affordability. Despite its small denomination, the 1 Cent coin from this era is highly valuable among collectors today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of euros.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1941  31800000 - - - - - -
1942  241000000 - - - - - -
1943  71000000 - - - - - -
1944  29600000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent - German Occupation 1941-1944 coin.