2½ Cents 1970-1978 front 2½ Cents 1970-1978 back
2½ Cents 1970-1978 photo
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2½ Cents

 
Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc) 4 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Netherlands Antilles
Queen
Juliana (1948-1980)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1970-1978
Value
2½ Cents (0.025&nbspANG)
Currency
Gulden (1828-date)
Composition
Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc)
Weight
4 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#967
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Six stars in three groups of two around the value

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2 1/2 CENT

Engraver: Geurt Brinkgreve

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 2½ Cents coin from Netherlands Antilles, made of Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc) and weighing 4 grams, has an interesting fact that it was designed by Dutch artist, Jo Mora. The coin features a portrait of Queen Juliana on one side and the coat of arms of the Netherlands Antilles on the other. Jo Mora was a well-known artist and sculptor from the Netherlands who also designed coins for other countries, including the Netherlands and Aruba.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1970  500000 - - - - - -
1971  3000000 - - - - - -
1973  1000000 - - - - - -
1974  1000000 - - - - - -
1975  1000000 - - - - - -
1976  1000000 - - - - - -
1977  1000000 - - - - - -
1978  1000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Cents 1970-1978 coin.