Netherlands 1 Gulden (Queen Wilhelmina)
Country of Origin: Netherlands (Kingdom of the Netherlands)
Year of Issue: 1945
Denomination: 1 Gulden
Composition: 72% Silver, 28% Copper (.2315 oz ASW)
Brief Description
A silver Dutch coin featuring the portrait of Queen Wilhelmina during the final years of her reign.
Historical Significance
The 1945 1 Gulden was struck by the United States Denver Mint to replenish currency in the Netherlands following its liberation from German occupation in WWII. It reflects the restoration of Dutch sovereignty.
Estimated Value
$10-$20 in circulated grades (EF/AU), $30-$60 in Mint State grades (MS63+). Value is heavily tied to silver spot price for lower grades.
Care Instructions
Handle by the edges to avoid oils from skin causing tarnish. Store in a PVC-free numismatic flip or capsule. Do not clean or polish as it destroys collector value.
Mint Mark
'D' for Denver Mint (marked with an acorn and caduceus mint master heralds typical of Dutch colonial/wartime issues).
Mintage & Rarity
25,200,000; Common relative to other dates, but historically significant as a liberation issue.
Weight & Diameter
10.00 grams, 28 mm
Edge
Lettered (GOD * ZIJ * MET * ONS *)
Apparent Grade
Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. Visible luster remains but minor surface hairlines and slight softening on the high points of the hair.
Obverse (Front)
Portrait of Queen Wilhelmina facing left with hair up. Legend: WILHELMINA KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN.
Reverse (Back)
Crowned coat of arms of the Netherlands separating the denomination '1 G'. Legend: MUNT VAN HET KONINGRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN. Date 1945 at the bottom.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Silver spot price, level of original mint luster, absence of scratches or cleaning, and clarity of the lettered edge.
Similar Coins
1944 issues (also US-struck), earlier Wilhelmina portraits (different hairstyles/youthful portraits), and the 1954-1967 Nickel Guldens.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for the lettered edge; fakes often have reeded or plain edges. Verify weight (10.0g) and diameter precisely. Look for the distinct Philadelphia or Denver mint marks for the 1945 series.
Notable Varieties & Errors
No major die varieties are widely recognized for this specific year, though variations in luster quality are common.
Created At: 2026-05-05T21:42:50.155788