Netherlands 5 Euro 2017 Johan Cruijff First day Issue

Johan Cruijff, fully written Hendrik Johannes Cruijff was one of the best football players in the world. Cruijff had an impressive career as both 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 back number 14. This number he accidentally received after injury when his original number was given to another football player. He then remained, almost always, with number 14. Cruijff played 48 games for the Dutch National team. He was also a distinctive personality and was known for his special statements. Johan Cruijff lived, after his career, 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 remembrance a special 5 euro coin has been issued. On the face of the coin is a picture of Cruijff at a younger age. On the left side of the coin you will see the name Johan with the value of 5 Euro vertically. On the right side of the coin, one sees his surname 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 you can see the text æWillem - Alexander - Koning der NederlandenÆ. At the bottom of the coin is the year 2017, which is remarkable in that it is shown on the reverse of the coin. The quality of the coin is UNC (Uncirculated) and the coin is packaged in a beautiful coincard. This coincard has a unique number and is packed in a small envelope enclosed with the date stamp of the first day of issue, September 20, 2017.