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5 Cents - German Occupation
| Zinc | 3.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Period | German occupation (1940-1945) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1941-1943 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 NLG) |
| Currency | Gulden (decimalized, 1817-2001) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Size | 21.50 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 15 August 1950 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#1150 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Value within a ring with the year above and below; an ear of corn on the right and nine waves on the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
19
5c
43
Designer: Nico de Haas
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Cents coin from the German Occupation of the Netherlands (1941-1943) was made of zinc, which was a unusual choice for coins at that time. Most coins were made of 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 can impact the production of currency, and it serves as a reminder of the economic and material challenges faced during times of conflict.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 32200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 11800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 7000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - German Occupation 1941-1943 coin.
