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5 Euro Cent (Queen Beatrix) — obverse
Obverse
5 Euro Cent (Queen Beatrix) — reverse
Reverse
5 Euro Cent

5 Euro Cent (Queen Beatrix)

Netherlands · 2011

A small copper-colored circulating euro cent coin featuring the abstract profile portrait of Queen Beatrix surrounded by a dotted field pattern on the obverse.

Country
Netherlands
Year
2011
Denomination
5 Euro Cent
Metal
Copper-plated Steel
Grade
About Uncirculated to Mint State

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Overview

A small copper-colored circulating euro cent coin featuring the abstract profile portrait of Queen Beatrix surrounded by a dotted field pattern on the obverse.

Historical significance

Part of the initial cash introduction of the Euro currency for the Netherlands, featuring Queen Beatrix prior to her abdication in 2013.

Obverse (front)

Stylized, abstract profile portrait of Queen Beatrix facing right, surrounded by a pattern of dots and the legend 'BEATRIX KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN' along with the year of issue 2011.

Reverse (back)

Common European map design showing the continent without internal borders, with the numeral '5' and 'EURO CENT' superimposed over lines representing the nations of the European Union.

Estimated value

$0.10 - $0.25 in circulated condition, up to $1.00 in uncirculated condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition, presence of mint errors, and year of issue.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated to Mint State

Mintage & rarity

Common, standard circulation mintage

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check with a magnet (copper-plated steel is magnetic) and verify weight and dimensions.

Notable varieties & errors

Standard circulating coin with no major key date varieties for 2011.

Similar coins

5 Euro Cent coins from other Eurozone countries depicting their own national sides.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges with clean hands or cotton gloves. Store in a dry environment in a coin flip or album to prevent further toning or corrosion of the steel core.