Defence line of Amsterdam, KNM 2017 commemorative coinages
- December 06, 2017
- by
- Pierre
Around the Dutch capital Amsterdam lies a unique defence line of 42 forts, 4 batteries and a large amount of dikes and locks. This is the Defence Line of Amsterdam (“Stelling van Amsterdam”). The defence line is a historical monument for the Netherlands and has been listed on UNESCO World Heritage List, since 1996.
This impressive defence line will be honoured with an official commemorative coin. The ‘Stelling van Amsterdam’ commemorative coin is the sixth official issue in the series of commemorative coins around Dutch World Heritage.
| Amsterdam Defence Line | ||||||
| 2017 KNM official issue | ||||||
| face value | metal | weight | diameter | fineness | mintage | coin condition |
| 10 € | gold | 6,72g | 22,5mm | 900/1000 | 1000 | PROOF |
| 5 € | silver | 15,5g | 33mm | 925/1000 | 5500 | PROOF |
| 5 € | silver platted | 10,5g | 29mm | – | 15000 | BU |
| 5 € | silver platted | 10,5g | 29mm | – | 46500 | UNC |
Ceremonial First Strike of the Defence Line of Amsterdam commemorative coins is forecast for December the 7th 2017. Delivery of the Defence Line of Amsterdam commemorative coins will begin December the 7th 2017.
Source : KNM and NUMISMAG.
