1 Duit "Papegaaitje" Tree
1679 year| Copper | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Suriname |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1679 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Guilder (16th century-1817) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Ornamental tree
Comment
These 1, 2, and 4 duit coins were initially produced with the value of 1, 2 or 4 pounds of sugar respectively, but were illegal. In 1688 they were legalized and got the value of one or multiple duit.Interesting fact
The 1 Duit "Papegaaitje" (Tree) coin from Suriname, made of Copper in 1679, features an image of a tree on one side and the Dutch coat of arms on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment for the Dutch colonies in South America and the Caribbean.