Obverse © Rare Coins and Tokens – Reverse © Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt
Obverse © Rare Coins and Tokens – Reverse © Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt
5 Euros - Willem-Alexander Beemster - Uncirculated
2019 year| Silver plated copper | 10.5 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| King | Willem-Alexander (2013-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver plated copper |
| Weight | 10.5 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#170734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
The unique shape of The Beemster, with the edges and lines that define the landscape
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DROOGMAKERIJ
DE BEEMSTER
NEDERLANDS
WERELDERFGOED
2019
5 €
Translation:
Drained Lands
The Beemster
Dutch
World Heritage
2019
5 €
Engraver: Karin Korfmann
Edge
Plain
Script: Latin
Lettering: GOD * ZIJ * MET * ONS *
Translation: God be WIth us
Comment
Why this coin issued?Every year, since 2012, special commemorative coins have been issued celebrating Dutch World Heritage. The Kingdom of the Netherlands currently has ten UNESCO world heritage listings, of which the Royal Dutch Mint has immortalized seven of them on a commemorative coin. Now, it’s time for number eight: The Beemster 5 Euro Coin!
This coin tells the story of the historical polder in the North Holland province, where the Dutch drained lands and converted it to fertile agricultural land. This year marks the 20th anniversary of The Beemster as world heritage!
Are you standing underwater?
The design of the packaging features a section of the landscape of The Beemster; you can see the water being held down by the embankment. Next to the embankment, you can see a mill. Mills were used in the 17th century to help drain the lands. The image tells us that everyone in The Beemster lives and works below sea level. This unique perception is a symbol for the draining of The Beemsterlake and the importance of our Dutch embankments. If the dams break, there’s a chance your city could be underwater.
Designed by Katrin Korfmann
The German artist Katrin Korfmann, who lives in Amsterdam, is the designer of the Beemster 5 Euro Coin. She also signed for the Schokland 5 Euro Coin, published in 2018. In the designs of both coins, she emphasizes the contrast between the free, organic form of the natural landscape and the sleek, constructed grid of the polder landscape. The obverse of the coin shows the profile of the King, looking to the right: abstract but recognizable. Portrait, landscape, icons and letters are deeper in relation to the landscape, just like the former Beemsterlake was in relation to the surrounding old country. On the Schokland 5 Euro Coin, this was exactly the other way around as a reference to the former island, which stood out above the Zuiderzee. Korfmann worked with Céline Hurka for typography.
Interesting fact
The 5 Euro Willem-Alexander coin from the Netherlands, minted in 2019, features an image of King Willem-Alexander on the obverse (front side) and the Beemster polder on the reverse (back side). The Beemster polder is a historic agricultural area in the Netherlands that was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. The coin's design is meant to highlight the country's rich cultural and natural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros - Willem-Alexander (Beemster - Uncirculated) 2019 coin.
