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Country: The Netherlands
Capital: Amsterdam
Currency: Euro
Numeric code: 978
Alphabetic code: EUR
The state of the Netherlands includes the Western part of Europe and some Islands in the Caribbean sea. The official capital of the Netherlands is Amsterdam, but in fact it is the Hague, where the Royal residence, the government and Parliament of the country. The population of the Netherlands, its population is approaching 17 million people – the most populous European country. Currently, the official currency of the Netherlands, as a member of the European Union, is the Euro, which equals 100 cents. From the thirteenth century until 2002 the national currency's role played Guilder (100 cents). In the catalogue of coins of the Netherlands until January 2002 was attended by guilders in denominations of 1, 2½ and 5 and cents: 5, 10 and 25.
During the occupation, in 1941, the country ceased to mint coins. Silver Guilder prewar sample and cents (10 and 25) were produced then in the United States - from 1943 to 1945. In 1948, the Netherlands had begun to issue coins. Appeared bronze 1 and 5 cents and Nickel 10 and 25. Before 1967 1 Gulden were minted from silver. Subsequently its production has developed from Nickel. The same thing happened in 1969 with 2 ½ Guilder. 1 cent in 1983 stopped walking.
Of course, the value of the coins of the Netherlands, produced in the middle ages is very high. Incidentally, the name "Guilder" comes from the German word "gold".
Modern us Euro, minted in the Netherlands - Nickel. It has on each coin the image of Queen Beatrix. Pennies are made of brass.
The price of coins of the Netherlands, released before the introduction of the single European currency. It starts with 1 dollar.
If You are fond of numismatics, buy coins of the Netherlands You will not be difficult at special sites devoted to this subject.
