Netherlands 1/2 Gulden (WWII Philadelphia Mint)

Netherlands (Kingdom of the Netherlands), minted in the USA · 1943

A silver coin featuring Queen Wilhelmina on the obverse and the crowned coat of arms of the Netherlands on the reverse.

Country: Netherlands (Kingdom of the Netherlands), minted in the USA
Year: 1943
Denomination: 1/2 Gulden (50 Cents)
Metal: 72% Silver, 28% Copper (.720 fine)

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Overview

A silver coin featuring Queen Wilhelmina on the obverse and the crowned coat of arms of the Netherlands on the reverse.

Historical significance

Struck by the Philadelphia Mint in the United States while the Netherlands was under Nazi occupation during WWII. These coins were intended for use in the Netherlands East Indies or for the liberated areas of the Netherlands.

Obverse (front)

Head of Queen Wilhelmina facing left with hair in a bun. Legend: WILHELMINA KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN.

Reverse (back)

Crowned coat of arms dividing the denomination 1/2 G. Legend around: MUNT VAN HET KONINGRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN. Date 1943 at the bottom.

Estimated value

$4-$10 in circulated condition, $15-$35 in Mint State (MS-60 to MS-65)

What drives this coin's value

Silver spot price, overall eye appeal, and lack of heavy wear or cleaning marks.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated; shows minor wear on the higher points of the hair and crown and light surface scratches.

Mintage & rarity

20,000,000; Common for the silver type.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for the distinct 'Palm Tree' privy mark near the date, which indicates the US production for the Dutch government-in-exile. Verify weight (5g) and diameter (22mm).