1 oz Silver Coin - 2021 Silver Ship Shilling - Netherlands - Royal Dutch Mint

Silver Ship Shilling - Netherlands

The Royal Dutch Mint proudly presents the official restrike of the original Utrecht “Scheepjes-Schelling” or "Ship Shilling" from 1786 which comes with a limited mintage of only 10,000 coins worldwide.

The “Schelling” is a Dutch coin type which has been around in many varieties. The Ship Shilling was brought into circulation in 1670 because many inferior pieces were in circulation of previous varieties of the coin. The nominal value of six stuivers (5 cent coins). The name of the Scheepjes-Schelling is derived from its use in trades. The coin was mostly used internationally.

• Obverse: Depicts a warship with a flag on the stern. The inscription reads “CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT” which may be translated as Unity makes Strength.

• Reverse: Features the province weapon of Utrecht and the inscription “MO:NO:ARG:ORDIN:TRAIECT”: MONETA NOVA ARGENTEA ORDINUM TRAIECTUM. It means New silver coin of Utrecht.

• Guaranteed by the Royal Dutch Mint. Official restrike. Not a legal tender coin.
  

Presentation & Mintage

This 2021 Silver Ship Shilling 1oz Silver Bullion Coin is presented in an individual protective acrylic capsule with its own individual coin bag.

Released Year 2021. No more than 10,000 of these coins will be released

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