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1970 Netherlands 10 Gulden Silver Coin 'Nederland Herrijst' 25th Anniversary of Liberation

1970 Netherlands 10 Gulden silver coin in a plastic flip labeled Nederland Herrijst 1945-1970 showing Queen Juliana's profile.

Estimated value

$15 - $25

Rarity

Common(2/10)

Era

1970

Origin

🇳🇱 Netherlands

Artist / Creator

Ludwig Oswald Wenckebach

Authenticity

Very High(90%)
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1970 NETHERLANDS 10 GULDEN SILVER COIN 'NEDERLAND HERRIJST' 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF LIBERATION: IDENTIFICATION

This is a 72% silver 10 Gulden coin minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (Utrecht) to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Netherlands' liberation (1945-1970). The obverse features the right-facing profile of Queen Juliana, designed by Ludwig Oswald Wenckebach. The coin is encased in a contemporary flexible PVC flip with a gold-stamped header reading 'NEDERLAND HERRIJST 1945 - 1970'. Specifications for this type include a weight of 25.00 grams and a diameter of 38.00 mm.

Compare with other coins in the archive: 1884 Great Britain Queen Victoria 'Bun Head' Farthing, 1916 British India One Rupee George V Emperor, 1977 Eisenhower Dollar.

CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Where This Object Echoes

Modern Europe1945-1975

Post-war commemorative coinage often utilized silver denominations to restoration national pride and fiscal stability.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

  • •Commemorative saving: The practice of families keeping these specifically-packaged coins in jewelry boxes or desk drawers as a physical link to the liberation generation.

Meaning Through Time

1970

Symbol of the 25-year milestone of peace and economic recovery.

Modern

Largely valued as a silver bullion asset or a numismatic entry-level collectible.

NUMISMATIC HISTORY

The 'Nederland Herrijst' (Netherlands Resurgent) motto was a post-WWII theme celebrating the reconstruction of the nation. This 10 Gulden issue was authorized under the Netherlands Coinage Act to mark a quarter-century of peace following the German occupation. Total mintage for this specific 1970 ...
The 'Nederland Herrijst' (Netherlands Resurgent) motto was a post-WWII theme celebrating the reconstruction of the nation. This 10 Gulden issue was authorized under the Netherlands Coinage Act to mark a quarter-century of peace following the German occupation. Total mintage for this specific 1970 circulating commemorative was 6,000,000 pieces as recorded by the Royal Dutch Mint, intended to serve both as currency and a silver-backed keepsake for citizens.

NUMISMATIC NOTES

1

The 1970 10 Gulden was the first 10 Gulden coin struck for circulation in the Netherlands since the gold issues of Queen Wilhelmina in 1933.

SCARCITY

Common20-40%
CommonLegendary

Older mass-produced items still widely available. Easy to find on eBay, antique malls, and estate sales in large quantities.

Rarity 2/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 7 coins items at rarity 2 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

  • Mass produced historically
  • High survival rate
  • Readily available everywhere

Confidence Factors

  • High mintage of 6 million makes forgery economically unviable
  • Strike characteristics and typography align perfectly with Royal Dutch Mint standards
  • Contemporary aging of the PVC holder is consistent with 1970s storage
How does authenticity detection work?

NUMISMATIST'S ASSESSMENT

Numismatist

Numismatic Specialist

The coin is a highly recognizable commemorative issue with clear legends and a distinctive contemporary holder. Confidence is high due to the alignment of design, typography, and known storage-related aging patterns.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Denomination and date confirms the 1970 'Nederland Herrijst' issue.
  • 2Visual identification of Wenckebach’s signature portrait style of Queen Juliana.
  • 3Presence of PVC contamination (green spotting) consistent with long-term storage in original 1970s soft plastic flips.
  • 4Diameter-to-edge ratio visible through the flip confirms the 38mm crown size.

UNCERTAINTIES

  • •Visible PVC residue (greenish tint/haze) on the coin surface which can permanently etch the metal if not professionally neutralized.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Remove from the current PVC flip immediately as the plasticizer is actively damaging the silver.
  • →Perform a weight test to confirm it matches the 25.00g specification.
  • →Capture a photo of the edge to inspect the incuse lettering 'GOD ZIJ MET ONS'.

CONDITION & GRADE

AU-55 to MS-62

Grading breakdown

High points of Juliana's hair and crown remain sharp with minimal wear, suggesting an About Uncirculated or low Mint State condition. Luster is partially obscured by the aging plastic sleeve.

Condition

The obverse displays typical contact marks and bag scuffs on the cheek and field consistent with a business strike. Moderate PVC haze and green verdigris spots are visible near the upper rim of the plastic holder, which indicates chemical breakdown of the flip potentially affecting the coin's surface.

NUMISMATIC VALUATION

$15 - $25

Updated: May 11, 2026

Who buys this

Silver stackers looking for world bullion and collectors of European commemoratives or House of Orange memorabilia.

What increases value

  • •Current spot price of silver (contains 0.5787oz ASW)
  • •Preservation of original luster if cleaned of PVC residue properly

What lowers value

  • •Permanent pitting or staining caused by the current PVC holder
  • •Surface scratches from loose storage inside the flip

What makes top-tier examples

  • •Full original mint bloom with 'rainbow' toning in the peripheries
  • •Absence of contact marks on the Queen's cheek (prime focal area)

Grade & condition

Surface marks, luster depth, and presence/absence of chemical damage from storage plastics.

Rarity & demand

CommonModerate demandSells quickly
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For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal.

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