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1 Duit "Papegaaitje" Uniface
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#174348 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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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" (Uniface) coin from Suriname, made of Copper, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage. It was issued in 1679 during the Dutch colonial period in Suriname, and its design features a stylized image of a parrot, which was a symbol of the colony. The coin's name "Papegaaitje" translates to "little parrot" in Dutch. Despite its age, some of these coins have been well-preserved and can still be found in auctions and private collections, making them a prized possession for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
