In 1941, the Netherlands issued zinc coins to replace silver coins, which the German occupation force seized for the war effort. These zinc coins, including 1, 5, 10, and 25 cent coins, were minted during World War II, reflecting the wartime scarcity of precious metals. The zinc coins were designed by Nico de Haas, a Dutch national-socialis

• Replacement for Silver:

  The Germans seized all silver and copper coins, requiring the Netherlands to switch to zinc for coinage.

• Coin Denominations:

  The zinc coins included 1, 5, 10, and 25-cent coins, reflecting the denominations of the pre-war silver coins.

• Design:

  The coins were designed by Nico de Haas, a member of the Dutch national-socialist movement.

• Wartime Context:

  The use of zinc reflected the economic constraints imposed by the Nazi occupation, where scarce resources were diverted to the war effort.

• Coin Designs:

  • 1-cent coin: Depicted a shield with a lion, surrounded by the words "1 Cent Nederlandse Gulden".

  • 5-cent coin: Showed two Saksan horseheads under a shining sun within a square.

  • 10-cent coin: Displayed three tulips flanked by dots within a circle.

  • 25-cent coin: Featured a sailing ship with waves.

• Continued Circulation:

  While the war ended in 1945, some zinc coins continued to circulate in the immediate post-war period.

SIZE COIN L 26 MM

WEIGHT 16.57 GRAMS

CONDITION MIXED