The silver Juliana guilder

The silver Juliana guilder has a very recognizable design. On one side is the portrait of Queen Juliana with the text "Juliana Queen of the Netherlands." On the other side is the coat of arms of the Netherlands with the text "Kingdom of the Netherlands." The edge lettering contains the text: God be with us. The silver Juliana guilder was produced from 1954 to 1967 and contains 72% silver and 28% copper. The diameter of the coin is 25 mm and has the mintmaster mark fish. In 1967, the last silver guilder was minted. The nickel version was also minted in 1967. Thus, a 1967 guilder can be a silver or nickel version are. Among other things, this can be recognized the following 3 points;

-1: The silver guilders have a weight of 6.5 grams. The nickel, however, has a weight of 6 grams. This can be weighed with a small coin scale.
-2: In addition, it can be recognized by the color difference. If you pick up a silver guilder from an earlier year and a nickel guilder coin you will start to notice the difference better and better. (View both images from our web shop to compare, if necessary). 
-3: Silver guilders are not magnetic unlike nickel guilders. If your guilder sticks to the magnet, then unfortunately this guilder is not silver, but nickel.

The Juliana guilder had several trial designs before it entered the payment system. Before this coin came out, the Netherlands had the 1949 paper guilder with Juliana's portrait on the obverse. In addition to the 1 guilder of Juliana, the following coin values were also issued;

-1 cent 1950-1980
-5 cents 1950-1980
-10 cents (dime) 1950-1980
-25 cents (quarter) 1950-1980
-2.5 guilders (Knaak or rijksdaalder) 1959-1980
-Silver 10 Guilders of 1970 & 1973
-Golden ducat 1960-1978

Many collectors are interested in the silver Juliana guilder because of the coin's history, silver value and the artistic value of the designs. Besides the silver Juliana guilder, there are other silver and gold coins that are highly coveted among collectors.

If you are interested in collecting coins, it is advisable to start by collecting silver coins or gold coins from William 1 TODAY. Collect silver Juliana guilders as a hobby or as an investment. But above all, enjoy your collection and the many stories and history surrounding these beautiful coins. Starting a collection? Please feel free to contact us For free advice on starting your own collection.