Willemstad is the capital of the island Curaçao, but also the former capital of the Netherlands Antilles. The Spaniards were the first to discover the island, already before the year 1500. They officially settled on the island in 1527. In 1634, a trading post on St. Anna Bay was conquered by the West Indian Company (WIC). Willemstad then was in Dutch hands, but also in English hands for some years. Since 2010, Curaçao is an independent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Since 1997, the historic districts of Punda, Otrabanda, Scharloo and Pietermaai are part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Willemstad is therefore part of a small group of World Heritage Cities that are regarded as monuments because of their cultural and historical value. The unique location of the districts around the water emphasize why Willemstad distinguishes itself as a port city. In addition, Willemstad still presents itself as a historically recognizable city.
Country...............................
Netherlands
Face Value..........................
5 Euro
Quality................................
Uncirculated (UNC)
Year....................................
2023
Mint....................................
Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt
Engraver/Draftsman............
Cleo Maxime
Mintage...............................
50 000
Weight (g)...........................
10,50
Diameter (mm)....................
29
Thickness (mm)...................
2,20
Alloy...................................
Copper (Cu)
Packaging...........................
Coin Card
Issue Date...........................
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