1 kilo of Dutch silver coins

With Dutch silver coins, you can easily and affordably invest in physical silver. These coins were once in actual circulation and served as official Dutch currency and legal tender. They were minted by ’s Rijks Munt in Utrecht, the predecessor of the Royal Dutch Mint. This makes them recognized and trusted not only in the Netherlands but also internationally as reliable silver investment coins. In addition, these beautiful collector’s items are exempt from the 21% VAT applied to silver bars, making them especially attractive to both private investors and collectors of historic silver coins.

Each Dutch silver coin contains 72% silver and was officially legal tender in the Netherlands. This means that when you purchase one kilogram of these coins, you own approximately 720 grams of pure silver.

The most common coins found in our jute money bags are the guilder (1954–1967, Queen Juliana) and the rijksdaalder, or two-and-a-half guilder (1959–1966, Queen Juliana). Other historic Dutch silver coins may also be included depending on availability. Each bag is filled with the coins currently in stock, so it may contain a mix of different types or a uniform batch of the same coin.

Why choose 1 kilogram of Dutch silver coins?

• 72% pure silver
• Authentic Dutch heritage
• VAT-free investment
• Excellent value
• Historic coins and classic designs

Design and background

The designs of Dutch silver coins reflect the style and character of their era. The obverse typically features the reigning monarch (Queen Wilhelmina or Queen Juliana), while the reverse shows the national coat of arms with the Dutch lion. The artistic style evolved over the decades, from the traditional look of the Wilhelmina coins to the more modern designs introduced under Queen Juliana.

Possible contents of a coin bag:

• Half guilder coins 1921–1930 – Wilhelmina
• Guilder coins 1922–1945 – Wilhelmina
• Guilder coins 1954–1967 – Juliana
• Rijksdaalder coins 1929–1943 – Wilhelmina
• Rijksdaalder coins 1959–1966 – Juliana
• Ten guilder coins 1970 and 1973 – Juliana
• Ten guilder coin 1994 – Beatrix

Did you know that the Wilhelmina guilder (10 g, 28 mm, 72% silver, 7.2 g pure silver) was larger and heavier than the later Juliana guilder (6.5 g, 25 mm, 72% silver, 4.68 g pure silver)? This difference illustrates how the purchasing power of the Dutch guilder declined over time. As the currency lost value, the coins became smaller and contained less silver. By the late 1960s, it was no longer viable to mint silver coins, and the Netherlands switched entirely to nickel coins — a global trend as precious metals became too valuable for everyday currency.

Someone who, in the 1960s, had the foresight to exchange their banknotes for silver guilders and held onto that silver until today would have earned a return of over 1,000%. Each guilder from that era is now worth more than €5 (as of August 2025).

Price & Buyback Value

Would you like to sell your silver coins? Holland Gold offers a buyback guarantee for these coins. We also buy coins not originally purchased from us. You can find our current buyback prices under the “Sell to us” section on our website.