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Netherlands Guilder Mixed Era Coin Set in Commemorative Tin

A set of six Dutch coins from the 20th century in a black foam insert inside a round silver tin with Queen Beatrix's profile. - view 1
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Estimated value

$15 - $35

Rarity

Ordinary(3/10)

Era

1969-2001

Origin

🇳🇱 Netherlands

Artist / Creator

Bruno Ninaber van Eyben

Authenticity

Very High(90%)
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NETHERLANDS GUILDER MIXED ERA COIN SET IN COMMEMORATIVE TIN: IDENTIFICATION

A collection of six Dutch coins of varying denominations and eras housed in a circular metal presentation tin featuring the portrait of Queen Beatrix. The set includes a 1969 silver 1 Guilder (Juliana), a 1971 bronze 5 Cent (Juliana), a 1987 nickel-coated 25 Cent (Beatrix), a 1990 bronze 5 Cent (Beatrix), a 1996 bronze 10 Cent (Beatrix), and a 2001 nickel 1 Guilder 'Loeki de Leeuw' final edition design. This assembly represents a transition from the Juliana regnal period through to the final circulation year of the Guilder (Gulden) before the Euro adoption in 2002.

Compare with other coins in the archive: 1999 Netherlands 10 Gulden 'Euro-Transition' Silver Coin, 1884 Great Britain Queen Victoria 'Bun Head' Farthing, 1916 British India One Rupee George V Emperor.

CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Where This Object Echoes

Dutch DesignLate 20th Century

The minimalist grid design on the later coins reflects De Stijl influences and Dutch Deconstructivism of the 1980s.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

  • •The use of 'last coins' as souvenirs during currency transitions, such as the 2001 Guilder to Euro handover ceremony.

Meaning Through Time

Pre-2002

Functional commerce and sovereign utility

Post-2002

Nostalgiac artifacts of pre-Euro Dutch identity

NUMISMATIC HISTORY

The Dutch Guilder was the currency of the Netherlands from the 17th century until January 1, 2002. This specific set contains coins from two distinct design eras: the classical heraldic imagery of the Queen Juliana period (1948–1980) and the modernist, grid-based minimalist designs introduced ...
The Dutch Guilder was the currency of the Netherlands from the 17th century until January 1, 2002. This specific set contains coins from two distinct design eras: the classical heraldic imagery of the Queen Juliana period (1948–1980) and the modernist, grid-based minimalist designs introduced during Queen Beatrix's reign (1980–2013) by Bruno Ninaber van Eyben in 1982. The 2001 1 Guilder coin visible is a special commemorative 'last guilder' designed by Tim van Melis, featuring a simplified lion silhouette.

NUMISMATIC NOTES

1

The 2001 final guilder coin included in this set was selected from over 5,000 entries in a design competition for students.

2

The silver 1 Guilder coin from 1969 contains exactly 72.0% silver, a standard maintained from 1954 to 1967 before transitioning to nickel for circulation strikes in some years.

SCARCITY

Ordinary40-55%
CommonLegendary

Standard antiques commonly found at estate sales and flea markets. Plentiful supply meets modest demand.

Rarity 3/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 4 coins items at rarity 3 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

  • Moderate production runs
  • Common at estate sales
  • Entry-level collectibles

Confidence Factors

  • High mintage of all included denominations
  • Consistent and correct minting techniques for the Royal Dutch Mint (Utrecht)
  • Period-accurate design elements and typography
How does authenticity detection work?

NUMISMATIST'S ASSESSMENT

Numismatist

Numismatic Specialist

Identification is high due to clear legible dates, mint marks, and distinctive design varieties that match the official 2001 farewell sets produced by the Royal Dutch Mint.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 11969 Silver 1 Gulden: Clear 'Juliana Koningin der Nederlanden' legend with crown and coat of arms.
  • 22001 Final 1 Gulden: Distinctive 'lion' profile design only issued in the final year of the currency.
  • 3Tin Lid: Modernist 'Beatrix Koningin der Nederlanden' profile characteristic of Royal Dutch Mint gift sets.
  • 4Dates: 1969, 1971, 1987, 1990, 1996, and 2001 are all legible and correspond to official mintage years.
  • 5Mints: Fish mint master mark seen on the 1969 coin denotes M. van de Brandhof (1969-1979).

UNCERTAINTIES

  • •The 1969 coin may be a nickel composition rather than silver if it lacks the 'Z' hallmark, though luster suggests silver.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Perform a weight check on the 1969 1 Guilder coin (Silver should be 6.5g, Nickel 6.0g).
  • →Inspect the edge of the large 1969 coin for the incuse lettering 'GOD ZIJ MET ONS'.

CONDITION & GRADE

EF-40 to MS-65

Grading breakdown

The 1969 Guilder shows slight smoothing on the hair of Juliana consistent with EF-40; the 2001 coin retains full mint bloom typical of MS-63 upwards; the tin shows minor surface scratches but remains structurally sound.

Condition

Coins range from Extremely Fine (XF) to Brilliant Uncirculated (BU). The 1969 silver Guilder shows some environmental toning; the 2001 coin appears to be in BU condition with original mint luster.

Surface

Mixed metal surfaces including aged .720 silver on the 1969 Guilder showing mild cabinet friction and light sulfur toning near the rim; modern nickel and bronze show standard circulation luster and minor bag marks.

NUMISMATIC VALUATION

$15 - $35

Updated: May 11, 2026

Who buys this

European currency collectors and Dutch hobbyists seeking nostalgic artifacts of the pre-Euro period.

What increases value

  • •Presence of the silver 1969 Guilder
  • •Inclusion of the 2001 'Last Guilder' special design
  • •Original presentation tin adds nominal display value

What lowers value

  • •Common dates for most circulation coins
  • •Condition of the tin lid (scratches/dents)

What makes top-tier examples

  • •Full proof-like luster on the 2001 coin
  • •A complete mint-state 2001 farewell set in original cardboard outer sleeve

Grade & condition

Surface marks on the large silver coin and the preservation of original luster on the 2001 commemorative.

Rarity & demand

OrdinaryModerate demandSells quickly
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