Netherlands 10 Euro 2017 Johan Cruijff Gold Proof

Johan Cruijff, in full Hendrik Johannes Cruijff, was, according to many people, the best football player in the world. Cruijff had an impressive career... Read more
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Additional Information

SKU NL17-10JCAU
Theme Johan Cruijff
Worth 10 euro
Metal Goud
Country Holland
Quality PROOF
Circulation 1.000
Year 2017
Weight 6,72 gram
Diameter 22,25
Category Other special euro coins

Product Description

Johan Cruijff, in full Hendrik Johannes Cruijff, was, according to many people, the best football player in the world. Cruijff had an impressive career as a football player and a trainer. He had a total of six clubs: Ajax, Barcelona, Los Angeles Aztecs, Washington Diplomats, Levante and Feyenoord where he ended his football career. As a trainer he was active at Ajax and Barcelona. Cruijff was known for his shirt number 14. This number he accidentally received after an injury when his original number was given to another player. He then remained, almost always, with number 14. Cruijff played 48 games for the Dutch team. He was also a distinctive personality and was known for his special statements. After his career Johan Cruijff lived in Spain where he died on March 24 2016. Cruijff was born on April 25 1947 and would have reached the age of 70 in 2017. As a commemoration a special 10 euro coin has been issued. On the face of the coin is an image picture of Cruijff at a younger age. On the left side of the coin is the name Johan along with the value of 10 Euro vertically. On the right hand side of the coin is his last name Cruijff written vertically with the number 14 below. On the reverse of the coin is the portrait of King Willem Alexander looking to the right. In the outer ring of the coin is the text æWillem - Alexander - Koning der NederlandenÆ. At the bottom of the coin is the year 2017, this is remarkable in that it is shown on the æfaceÆ which on this coin is the reverse. The pinnacle of the series of æCruijffÆ coins is, of course, the 10 Euro in Gold. Of this coin only 1,000 specimens were struck and in spite of the high price of the coin it was sold out in no time. We have only a few copies available from stock. The quality of this coin is Gold Proof and this coin is presented in a luxury wooden package and is supplied with a certificate.