Netherlands Euro Coins

Before adopting the European single currency, the Netherlands used the Dutch Florin as its official currency. This came into effect during the 15th century and lasted until the official introduction of the Euro.

The origins of the Dutch Florin can be traced back well before the 15th century, specifically to the 13th century. At that time, the Florin was widely used for trade in Europe and was minted in Florence.

Gradually, it was also used locally, both in the Netherlands and in other countries.

Over time, other coins derived from the Dutch Florin emerged, including the Rijksdaalder, which had a value of 2.5 florins.

Moving to more recent times, after the end of World War II, due to the severe crisis left by the conflict, the florin devalued by 30%. This issue was later resolved through the implementation of the Marshall Plan.

On January 1, 1999, the Euro officially came into effect with an exchange rate set at 1 Euro = 2.20371 Dutch Florins. Specifically, from this date onward, the Florin remained in circulation for coins and banknotes, while only the Euro was used for non-physical payments.

From January 1, 2002, an official dual circulation phase began, lasting until February 28, 2002. From this date onward, the official currency became the Euro. Until January 1, 2007, it was still possible to exchange coins, while banknotes could be exchanged until January 1, 2032.

After this necessary introduction, let us discover together the main characteristics and peculiarities of Dutch Euro coins.

The first coin we will analyze is naturally the 1 Euro Cent Dutch coin that opens the collection. The designer for the first series of the coin is Bruno Ninaber van Eyben, while for the second series it is Erwin Olaf.

It is important to emphasize that for this and the other Dutch Euro coins, there are two versions. One refers to the period from 1999 to 2013 and the second refers to the years from 2014 onwards.

Regarding the first version, on the Obverse, it features the depiction of the face of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands turned to the left. She is surrounded by raised dots in which the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states are well placed.

On the outside, there is the inscription BEATRIX KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN. At the bottom is the year of minting followed on the right by the winged caduceus symbol of the Mint and on the left by the variable symbol of the mint director.

As for the second version from 2014, it depicts Willem-Alexander, the current King of the Netherlands and son of Queen Beatrix, who ascended to the throne after her abdication.
The King's face is turned to the right and is split in two by two vertical lines.

In one part, there is the variable symbol of the mint director, the inscription Willem-Alexander, and the symbol of the Utrecht Mint.

In the other part, there is the inscription KONING DER NEDERLANDEN and the year of minting. On the outer edge, the 12 stars symbolizing the countries of the European Union.

On the Reverse, both coins are identical to the other European coins.

But let's move on to the technical specifications.

Now let's move on to the next coin, namely the 2 Euro Cents Netherlands. In this case, the designer is Bruno Ninaber van Eyben for the first version and Erwin Olaf for the second.

Regarding the first version (1999 – 2013), the coin's Obverse features the profile of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands facing left. The bust is surrounded by various raised dots and the 12 stars representing the European states.
Surrounding it in bold is the inscription BEATRIX KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN. Below is the year of minting with the Utrecht Mint mark on the right and the variable symbol of the Mint Director on the left.

The second version from 2014 depicts on the Obverse King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, who ascended the throne after the abdication of his mother Beatrix. Specifically, the bust faces right and is interrupted in the center by a line.

To the left of the line are engraved the Utrecht Mint mark, the inscription Willem-Alexander, and the variable symbol of the Mint Director. To the right of the line is the inscription KONING DER NEDERLANDEN.

At the bottom left of the effigy is the year of minting.

On the Reverse, both coins are identical to all other 2 cent European coins.

Let's take a look at the technical specifications.

We have reached the third coin of the Dutch euro collection, namely the 5 Euro Cents Dutch coin. The author for the first version of the coin is Bruno Ninaber van Eyben, while for the second version it is Erwin Olaf.

Regarding the first version, the edition from 1999-2013, on the Obverse the coin features Queen Beatrix facing left. The Queen's face is surrounded by raised dots in which the 12 five-pointed stars representing the member states of the European Union are skillfully inserted.

The face is encircled by the inscription BEATRIX KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN. At the bottom is the mint year with the winged caduceus symbol of the Utrecht Mint on the right, while on the left is the variable symbol of the mint director.

As for the second version of the coin, produced from 2014 onwards, on the Obverse is represented Beatrix's son, King of the Netherlands Willem-Alexander, this time facing right.

Specifically, the effigy is cut in half by a line. On the left is the inscription Willem-Alexander and the two symbols of the Utrecht Mint and the variable symbol of the mint director. On the right, there is the inscription KONING DER NEDERLANDEN.
All of this is surrounded by 12 five-pointed stars symbolizing the states of the European Union, and at the bottom left is the mint year.

As for the Reverse, both coins are identical to the other European ones.

However, let's move on to the technical specifications.

We have arrived at the 10 Euro Cents Netherlands coin. In this case, the designer is Bruno Ninaber van Eyben for both the first and second versions of the coin and Erwin Olaf for the third.

The first and second versions (1999-2013) feature on the Obverse the effigy of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands facing left. Her face is surrounded by raised dots accompanied by the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.

All of this is followed around by the inscription BEATRIX KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN with the year of minting at the bottom, the symbol of the Utrecht Mint on the right, and the variable symbol of the mint director on the left.

As for the third version from 2014 onwards, the subject depicted on the Obverse of the coin is King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, who succeeded his mother Beatrix in 2013. Specifically, the effigy faces right and the entire face is cut by a vertical line.
To the left of the line is the inscription Willem-Alexander accompanied by the symbol of the Utrecht Mint and the variable symbol of the mint director.

To the right of the line, there is the inscription KONING DER NEDERLANDEN. At the bottom left is the year of minting, and all of this is naturally surrounded by the 12 stars symbolizing the European Union.

Regarding the Reverse, it should be noted that the first version has a map of European countries drawn with the states separated from each other, while from 2007 onwards it uses the design with all Eurozone states united. Therefore, the second and third series of the coin feature the same modified Reverse.

Let’s take a look at the technical specifications of this denomination.

The next coin to discuss is the 20 Cents Euro Netherlands. The designer for the first and second coins is Bruno Ninaber van Eyben, while for the third it is Erwin Olaf.

The first and second versions, minted between 1999 and 2013, feature on the Obverse the profile of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands facing left. The effigy is surrounded by raised dots and the 12 five-pointed stars representing the member states of the European Union.

All around is the bold inscription BEATRIX KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN. At the bottom center is the year of minting, followed to the right by the winged caduceus symbol of the Utrecht Mint and to the left by the variable symbol of the Mint Director.

The other coin, the third version from 2014, instead depicts on the Obverse the face of Queen Beatrix's son, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. He is facing right, and the effigy is split in two by a line.

To the left of this line is the inscription Willem-Alexander followed by the symbol of the Utrecht Mint and the variable symbol of the Mint Director. On the right, there is the inscription KONING DER NEDERLANDEN.

The entire coin is surrounded by 12 five-pointed stars, and at the bottom is the year of minting.

The Reverse of the first version features a map of European countries with all states separated from each other. From 2007 onwards, a version is used with the Eurozone states united. For this reason, the second and third series of this coin have the same modified Reverse.

Let's immediately take a look at the technical specifications.

We arrive at the 50 Cents Euro Netherlands coin. The designer for the first and second coins is Bruno Ninaber van Eyben, while for the third it is Erwin Olaf.

Let's start with the first and second versions, which date from 1999 to 2013. These coins feature on the Obverse the effigy of Queen Beatrix facing left. Surrounding her portrait are raised dots among which are skillfully placed the 12 five-pointed stars symbolizing the European states.

On the outer edge, there is the inscription BEATRIX KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN, while below is the year of minting, followed on the left by the Utrecht Mint mark and on the right by the variable mintmaster's mark.

As for the third version, valid from 2014 onwards, it depicts King Willem-Alexander, son of Beatrix and King of the Netherlands since 2013.

Specifically, his effigy faces right and is divided in two by a line.

To the left of the line is the inscription Willem-Alexander followed by the winged caduceus symbol of the Utrecht Mint and the variable mintmaster's mark. On the right side of the line, only the inscription: KONING DER NEDERLANDEN is engraved.

At the bottom left is the year of minting, and the entire coin is surrounded by the 12 five-pointed stars.

The first version uses on the Reverse a map of the countries belonging to the Eurozone with all the countries separated from each other. However, starting from 2007, the image was modified to depict the Eurozone countries united. In fact, the second and third series of the coin present this new version.

Now let's look at the technical specifications.

The next coin is the 1 Euro Netherlands. The designer for the first and second coins is Bruno Ninaber van Eyben, while for the third it is Erwin Olaf.

The first two versions from 1999 to 2013 differ slightly from the coins of other denominations. The depicted face is always that of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands facing left. To the right of the face, there are three vertical lines within which the inscription BEATRIX KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN is arranged across all three levels.

At the bottom, there are the year of minting, the symbol of the Utrecht Mint, and the variable symbol of the Mint Director.

To the left of the face, the 12 five-pointed stars symbolizing the States of the European Union are engraved.

As for the third version of the coin, valid from 2014 onwards, we also notice some changes compared to the design used for the other denominations. The effigy is still that of King Willem-Alexander, son of Queen Beatrix and King of the Netherlands since 2013.
The face is turned to the right and is followed, also on the right, by three lines. In the spaces between the various lines are engraved from right to left: the year of minting placed between the symbol of the Utrecht Mint and the variable symbol of the Mint Director, the inscription Willem-Alexander, and on the far left, the inscription KONING DER NEDERLANDEN.

The entire coin is then surrounded by the usual 12 five-pointed stars.

The Reverse of the one euro coin changed in 2007 for all Eurozone countries. In fact, the common face until 2007 used the map of the States belonging to the Eurozone with the countries marked by borders. From 2007, this image was modified to a more unified version that removes the borders between the States of the Eurozone. Indeed, the second and third series of the coin use this new version.

Here we are at the last coin of this collection, namely the 2 Euro Netherlands coin. These are the Dutch 2 euro coins; if you can't find the coin you're looking for, you might want to check the page for Dutch commemorative 2 euros. As with the others, the first and second editions were engraved by Bruno Ninaber van Eyben, while the third was by Erwin Olaf.

Regarding the first and second series (1999-2013), the coin features on the Obverse the representation of Queen Beatrix facing left. To her right, there are three lines bearing the inscription BEATRIX KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN arranged on three levels.

At the bottom right is the year of minting, and even lower is the winged caduceus, symbol of the Utrecht Mint, along with the variable symbol of the mint director. On the left, arranged in a semicircle, are the 12 five-pointed stars symbolizing the States of the European Union.

As for the third version of the coin, in circulation from 2014 onwards, the Obverse depicts the effigy of King Willem-Alexander, who ascended to the throne after the abdication of his mother Beatrix in 2013. Specifically, the face is turned to the right.

Also on the right are three lines forming three levels. Starting from the left, they depict: the inscription KONING DER NEDERLANDEN, the inscription Willem-Alexander, and the year of minting placed between the winged caduceus, symbol of the Utrecht Mint, and the variable symbol of the mint director.

All of this is surrounded by the 12 stars representing the European States.

The Reverse of the coin, like that of the 1 Euro coin, changed in 2007 for all Eurozone countries. The common face used until 2007 the map of the Eurozone States with countries separated by borders. From 2007, the map was modified in favor of a more unified version that depicts the Eurozone States without borders between them. The second and third series of the coin indeed use this second version of the map.

Let's also take a look at the technical characteristics.