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10 Cents - German Occupation Pattern
1941 year| Zinc | 3.3 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Period | German occupation (1940-1945) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1941 |
| Value | 10 Cents (0.10 NLG) |
| Currency | Gulden (decimalized, 1817-2001) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#313979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value flanked by sprigs.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
CENTS
1941
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Cents coin was designed by the German occupying forces during World War II, and it features a unique design that is different from the regular Dutch coins of the time. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of a Dutch woman, while the reverse features a stylized image of a windmill, which is a common symbol of the Netherlands. The coin was minted in 1941, and it was intended to be used as a substitute for the regular Dutch currency, which was scarce during the war. However, the coin was never officially released into circulation, and most of the coins were melted down after the war. As a result, the Pattern 10 Cents coin is now a rare and highly sought-after collector's item.
