Netherlands 5 Euro 2017 Red Cross Silver Proof

This is the Dutch 5 Euro 2017 Red Cross quality Silver Proof. The Dutch Red Cross was founded on July 19, 1867. King William III signed, in Apeldoorn, the Royal Decree establishing a Dutch association to give assistance to the sick and wounded warriors in times of war. In the year 2017 it is 150 years since the Dutch Red Cross was founded. To commemorate this a special coin has been issued: The Red Cross Five. The Red Cross is neutral and does not choose sides. The special thing about this coin is that the front and the back are the same, they do not choose sides! It is the first time that a Dutch Euro coin has no front or back. On the coin a tilted globe with a locking system of crosses is displayed. This represents the unity and solidarity of the global Red Cross. At the bottom of the coin you can see a picture of King Willem Alexander. The outer ring of the coin shows the text 150 Years Dutch Red Cross at the top. On the left you can see the value of 5 Euro and on the right the year and the coin signs. At the bottom you can see the text Willem Alexander Koning der Nederland. This 5 euro coin Silver Proof is much larger in size, and the weight of the coin is also different comparing to the UNC Coins. This Silver Proof coin is struck in the highest quality proof and has been stamped with a special stamp. The coin is packed in a luxury package which describes the theme of this special coin.