Netherlands 5 Euro 2017 The Defence of Amsterdam Two sides Coloured
Additional Information
SKU | NL17-5STDKL |
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Theme | Stelling van Amsterdam |
Worth | 5 euro |
Metal | Verzilverd koper |
Country | Holland |
Quality | UNC |
Year | 2017 |
Weight | 10,5 gram |
Diameter | 29 |
Category | Other special euro coins |
Product Description
The sixth coin of the series of coins with the theme of æDutch World HeritageÆ has as its subject the Defence Line of Amsterdam. The Defence Line of Amsterdam is a special defence ring of 46 forts and batteries, locks and dikes. The Defence Line of Amsterdam was built between 1880 and 1914 and the goal was to keep the enemy out of the city. An ingenious system could be used to flood the area. During the First and Second World Wars, the Defence Line of Amsterdam was brought into a state of readiness, but luckily never had to be used. Most forts and batteries now have a completely different purpose. The Defence Line of Amsterdam has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1996. On the face of the coin the Fort at the Ossenmarkt (ox market) is depicted. This is coloured in accordance with the current state of the fort where the grass on the roof stands out. In three coloured circles the locations of the Amsterdam defence forts can be found. These circles are brown, green and blue in colour to represent the main colours of Amsterdam's position as water, sand and green grass. Furthermore, in a brown circle, the text æStelling van Amsterdam Nederland Werelderfgoed 2017Æ is printed. Water is represented in various blue colours within the circle. Additionally the value indication of 5 Euro is shown on the right. Between the value indication and the Fort is the new Dutch Mint mark, the Servaas bridge. It is the first time that this mint mark is shown on a special Dutch Euro coin. The reverse of this series of coins is the same û King Willem Alexander is shown twice. A large normally coloured portrait and a smaller orange-coloured image with the text æWillem Alexander the Koning Der NederlandenÆ. Furthermore, the Royal Coat of Arms is shown which is, of course, coloured as original as possible. The coin is packaged in a plastic coin capsule.