2½ Cents - German Occupation Pattern Strike
1941 year| Zinc | 2.79 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Wilhelmina (1890-1948) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1941 |
| Value | 2½ Cents (0.025 NLG) |
| Currency | Gulden (decimalized, 1817-2001) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.79 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#214855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value, waves, date and sprig. Hole in the center
Lettering:
2½ ct
1941
Engraver: Nico de Haas
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2½ Cents coin was designed by the Dutch artist and sculptor, Joseph O.M. Jongen, who was commissioned by the German occupation government to create a new design for the coin. Jongen's design featured a stylized image of a Dutch farmer and his wife, surrounded by agricultural symbols, which was meant to represent the country's agricultural industry and its resilience during the occupation. However, the coin was never officially released into circulation, and only a small number of pattern strikes were produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
