Gulden Coin List
The Dutch guilder, known as the gulden, was the official currency of the Netherlands from 1680 until 2002, when it was replaced by the euro. During its long history, the gulden underwent numerous changes in its design and composition, reflecting the political and economic evolution of the country.
History and evolution of the gulden
The gulden has its roots in the medieval gold florin, first minted in Florence in the 13th century. In the Netherlands, the gulden was established as the national currency in 1680, during the time of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. Over the centuries, the gulden went through several transformations, including changes in its value and metallic composition. During the 19th century, the gold standard was adopted, and the gulden remained a stable and respected currency in Europe. In the 20th century, especially after World War II, the gulden became a symbol of economic recovery and financial stability in the Netherlands.
Emblematic gulden coins
Throughout its history, the Dutch gulden featured a variety of emblematic coins. Among the most prominent were the 1 gulden coin with the portrait of Queen Wilhelmina, minted from 1898 to 1948, and the later version with the portrait of Queen Juliana. Another iconic coin was the 2.5 gulden "rijksdaalder", featuring the national coat of arms. In the decades leading up to the introduction of the euro, gulden coins underwent design changes, incorporating modern, minimalist motifs. The last series of coins, issued in the 1980s, included pieces of 1, 5, 10, 25 cents and 1, 2.5 and 5 gulden, each with distinctive designs reflecting aspects of Dutch culture and history. These coins circulated until the transition to the euro in 2002, marking the end of an era in the monetary history of the Netherlands.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Gulden coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Netherlands
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Netherlands .
Netherlands Spanish 1555-1581 Republic of the seven United Netherlands 1579-1795 Austrian Netherlands 1714-1795 Gulden Euro 1999-?Coin Catalog
Países Bajos | 2 1/2 ecu (Christiaan and Constantijn Huygens)
Países Bajos | 1 ecu (1.000th Anniversary of the Deventer Mint)
Países Bajos | 1 ecu (City of Zoetermeer in South Holland)
Países Bajos | 1 ecu (City of Zoetermeer in South Holland)
Países Bajos | 1 ecu (800th anniversary of the Zutpher Charter)
Países Bajos | 1 ecu (800th Anniversary of the Charter of Zutphen)
Países Bajos | 2 1/2 ecu (650th Anniversary of Deacon Geert Groote)
Países Bajos | 2 1/2 ecu (25th wedding anniversary of Beatrix and Claus)
Países Bajos | 2 1/2 ecu (Erasmus Rotterdam)
Países Bajos | 10 ecu (Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam)
Países Bajos | 1 cent
Países Bajos | 10 ecu (King William I)
Países Bajos | 2 1/2 ecu (Jan A. Leeghwater)
Países Bajos | 2 1/2 gulden
Países Bajos | 2 1/2 ecu (Maastricht Treaty)
Países Bajos | 10 cents
Países Bajos | 25 cents
Países Bajos | 10 céntimos Países Bajos Guillermo III
Países Bajos | 2 1/2 gulden
Países Bajos | 5 cent
Países Bajos | 1 cent
Países Bajos | 1 cent
Países Bajos | 1 cent
Países Bajos | 2 1/2 cents
Países Bajos | 1/2 cent
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