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1 Gulden - Wilhelmina
1944 year| Silver (.720) (28% copper) | 10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Curaçao (Netherlands Antilles) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Wilhelmina (1890-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1944 |
| Value | 1 Gulden (1 ANG) |
| Currency | Gulden (1828-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) (28% copper) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
National coat of arms of the Netherlands dividing date. Text in Dutch above, date below. Palm tree at 8 o'clock and mint mark at 4 o'clock.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· MUNT VAN CURAÇAO ·
1 G
· 1944 · D
Unabridged legend: 1 Gulden
Translation: Coin of Curaçao
Designer: Johannes Cornelis Wienecke
Edge
Plain with incused lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: GOD * ZIJ * MET * ONS *
Translation: God be With us
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.According to Krause several variations in position of the palm tree and mint mark exist.
According to Passon (2022) 1944 varieties exist:
- Off metal strike: Lead; without mint mark D (unique)
Coat of arms of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Source: Wikipedia)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1944 Curaçao 1 Gulden coin is that it was minted during World War II, specifically in 1944, when Curaçao was still a Dutch colony. Despite the war, the coin's production was not interrupted, and it remained in circulation until the introduction of the Antillean guilder in 1952. This coin's unique history and backstory make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of the Netherlands Antilles and World War II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 D | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Gulden - Wilhelmina 1944 coin.
