Golden tenner Wilhelmina

Purchasing a Gold Ten Guilder coin featuring Queen Wilhelmina is an attractive way to acquire physical gold in smaller, more affordable units. This historic Dutch gold coin once served as legal tender in the Netherlands. Each coin weighs 6.72 grams, containing 6.05 grams of pure gold with a fineness of 90% (21.6 carats). The coins were minted by the Dutch State Mint in Utrecht, the predecessor of the Royal Dutch Mint, and carry a rich heritage. Today, they are internationally recognised as reliable investment-grade gold coins.

A smart choice

Because these coins are no longer newly produced, there are no additional minting costs. As a result, we can offer them at a more competitive price per gram of gold compared to, for example, 5 or 10 gram gold bars. With their weight of 6.72 grams, they are both practical and flexible, making them an appealing alternative to larger 1 troy ounce investment coins. You may also be interested in the Gold Ten Guilder of King William III.

The Gold Ten Guilder coin depicting Queen Wilhelmina was issued between 1892 and 1933 and had a nominal value of 10 Dutch guilders. Four different portraits of the Queen appeared during her reign from 1890 to 1948. When ordering, you will receive one of the final two designs: either the 1911–1917 issue or the 1925–1933 issue.

We also offer the earlier and rarer 1897 and 1898 editions, which are highly sought after by collectors of Dutch gold coins due to their scarcity.

Delivery and Packaging

• Insured shipping or collection by appointment in Alkmaar, Rotterdam or Tilburg
• Each coin individually packaged in a protective plastic holder
• Secure and insured storage available via Holland Gold Safe

Why choose the Gold Ten Guilder Wilhelmina

• 21.6 carat gold (90% purity)
• A piece of Dutch cultural heritage
• Favourable price per gram of gold
• Classic and historic design
• Easy to trade thanks to its convenient size

Design

Gold Ten Guilders were first minted in 1812, featuring the reigning monarchs Willem I, Willem II, Willem III and later Queen Wilhelmina. The Wilhelmina issues were struck between 1892 and 1933. Each coin weighs 6.72 grams and is composed of 21.6 carat gold, containing 6.045 grams of pure gold.

There are four different designs of the Wilhelmina Ten Guilder. The coins we supply come from the final two editions, produced between 1911–1917 and 1925–1933. The earlier type (1911–1917) shows Queen Wilhelmina wearing a regal ermine mantle, designed by Johan Cornelis Wienecke, chief engraver of the Dutch Mint. Around 8.9 million of this version were produced. The later issue (1925–1933), also designed by Wienecke, depicts the Queen with her hair tied up and had a total mintage of 12 million coins.

The obverse of both types features the Dutch coat of arms with the inscription “KONINKRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN”, the face value of 10 GULDEN, and the year of issue. The reverse side bears the portrait of Queen Wilhelmina with the inscription “GOD ZIJ MET ONS” (“God be with us”).

The first two issues — the 1897 and 1898 versions — are rarer and sold separately due to their high collector value.

The Gold Ten Guilder: lasting value through the ages

The final Gold Ten Guilder was minted in 1933. At that time, the coin’s nominal value of 10 guilders was roughly equivalent to €4.50. By September 2025, its gold value had risen to over €600. An investor who held savings in Gold Ten Guilders instead of paper currency would have preserved purchasing power — or even achieved a substantial return. This clearly demonstrates that while the guilder and later the euro lost over 99% of their value to inflation, gold retained its worth across generations.

Price and Buyback Value

Would you like to sell your gold coins? Holland Gold offers a buyback guarantee for this coin. We also purchase coins that were not originally bought from us. On our website, under the “Sell to us” section, you can find the current buyback price.