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2½ Cents - German Occupation
| Zinc | 2.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Period | German occupation (1940-1945) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1941-1942 |
| Value | 2½ Cents (0.025 NLG) |
| Currency | Gulden (decimalized, 1817-2001) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 15 August 1950 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#6542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Four waves and an ear of corn on the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2½ ct
1941
Designer: Nico de Haas
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2½ Cents coin from the German Occupation of the Netherlands in 1941-1942 was made of zinc, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of metals like copper, nickel, or silver, but the use of zinc was likely due to the wartime scarcity of other metals. This coin is a unique example of how war and economic conditions can impact the production of currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 27600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Cents - German Occupation 1941-1942 coin.
