60 Years of the Last Silver Rijksdaalder Coin commemorates a significant moment in Dutch numismatic history. This Netherlands 2.50 Guilder silver BU coin from 1960 marks the final silver Rijksdaalder, closing an important chapter in the nation’s coinage. The obverse features a refined portrait of Queen Juliana, designed by renowned artist Ludwig Oswald Wenckebach. Her profile is framed by the inscription JULIANA QUEEN OF THE NETHERLANDS and a classic beaded border, giving the coin a timeless and dignified character. The reverse presents the crowned Dutch coat of arms, flanked by the denomination 2½ G, with the year split on either side of the design. With its historic design, silver composition and limited mintage, this coin is a meaningful collectible for those interested in European coinage, Dutch heritage and the final silver issues of the Netherlands.
