Netherlands

The Netherlands has chosen two designs by Bruno Ninaber van Eyben, both of Queen Beatrix.

EUR 1 and EUR 2 coins: Queen Beatrix is shown in profile with the words "Beatrix Queen of The Netherlands" in Dutch. The 12 stars are confined to half the circumference of the coin. Edge lettering of the 2 euro coin: GOD * ZIJ * MET * ONS * (God be with us).

1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent coins: Queen Beatrix is shown in profile and the words "Beatrix Queen of The Netherlands" are written around the circumference of the coins.

 

 

EURO COIN VARIATION

2 Euros - Put common face down and look to the edge of the coin.
 Type A  
  Type B  

 

MINTMARKS

Utrecht

MINT DIRECTOR'S MARKS (MDM)
(1)

 Bow and arrow

M.C. Van Draanen (< 2000)

(2) Bow and arrow + star M.E. Van Schouwenburg (2000)
(3) Vine branch with fruits M.R. Bruens (2001)
(4) Vine branch with fruits + star  

 

MINTAGE OF DUTCH STANDARD EURO COINS BY YEAR

 Year

1 cent 2 cents 5 cents 10 cents 20 cents 50 cents 1 Euro 2 Euros
1999 47.800 109.000 213.000 149.700 86.500 99.600 63.500 9.900
2000 276.800 122.000 184.200 156.700 67.500 87.000 62.800 24.400
2001 179.300 145.800 205.900 193.500 97.600 94.500 67.900 140.500
NOTE: mintage quantities in thousand of coins