2½ cents (World War II Dutch coin)
The 2 1⁄2-cent coin minted in the Netherlands during World War II was made of zinc, and worth 1⁄40, or .025, of the Dutch guilder. It was designed by Nico de Haas, a Dutch national-socialist, and struck in 1941 and 1942.
| Value | 2 1⁄2 Dutch cents |
|---|---|
| Mass | 2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Edge | Plain |
| Composition | 100% Zn |
| Years of minting | 1941–1942 |
| Obverse | |
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| Design | Two swans' heads. Lettering: NEDERLAND |
| Reverse | |
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| Design | Denomination, four waves, and grain. Lettering 2 1⁄2ct 1941 |
References
- "2½ Cents - Wilhelmina (German Occupation) - Netherlands - Numista". Numista. Retrieved 2013-01-20.
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