2020 Woudagemaal €5 Coin
- September 23, 2020
- by
- Pierre
The Woudagemaal was opened in 1920 by Queen Wilhelmina, and its job was pumping excess water from Friesland into the Zuiderzee, and later into the IJsselmeer. To this day, the Woudagemaal still plays a crucial role within the Frisian water authority.
Pompe à vapeur de Wouda
Dutch engineers at work
Not just in the Netherlands, but in the whole world, water poses many problems. There are three main issues: too much, too little or too dirty water.
The Woudagemaal is a laudable example of Dutch water management and represents the highlight of Dutch engineers and architects in the war against water.
Projet de la future usine devant abriter la pompe de Wouda
Coin Design
Visual artist Berend Strik designed the Woudagemaal 5 Euro Coin. It is the first commemorative coin which depicts King Willem-Alexander with his beard.
The Woudagemaal 5 Euro Coin is therefore highly wanted by collectors.
Weight: 10.50 g
Diameter: 29.0 mm
Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated
Mintages: 15 000 BU coins and 60 000 UNC coins
€5 silver prof coin
Metal: Silver
Content: 925/1000
Weight: 15.50g
Diameter: 33mm
Edge lettering: * GOD * ZIJ * MET * ONS
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 4,600 coins
Sources: KNM and NUMISMAG.
