1943 Curacao 5 cents Gorgeous Eye Appeal KM#40 Wilhelmina Netherlands
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| Management number | 9016630 | Release Date | 2025/09/04 | List Price | $2.40 | Model Number | 9016630 | ||
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Origin and Historical Context: This coin was part of the currency of Curacao, then a part of the Netherlands Antilles, a territory of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Caribbean. It was minted during World War II, a time when many nations, including Curacao, adapted their coin compositions due to metal shortages.
Composition: Unlike earlier Dutch coins, the 1943 Curacao 5 Cents coin was notably struck in zinc, reflecting the wartime necessity to conserve other metals.
Design: The obverse (front) of the coin features a crowned "W" monogram, representing Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, along with the inscription "KONINGIN WILHELMINA DER NEDERLANDEN". The reverse (back) displays the denomination "5 CENTS" (or "5 C") within a wreath, and the year "1943" is prominently shown.
Significance: Beyond its monetary function, this coin holds historical significance as a tangible artifact from Curacao's wartime history and its connection to the Dutch monarchy during that period. Curacao it
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