Golden tenner William III

Purchasing a Gold Ten Guilder coin featuring King William III is an excellent way to acquire physical gold in smaller and more affordable units. This historic Dutch gold coin once served as legal tender in the Netherlands. The Gold Ten Guilder William III weighs 6.72 grams, containing 6.048 grams of pure gold with a fineness of 90% (21.6 carats). The coins were struck by the Dutch State Mint in Utrecht, the predecessor of the Royal Dutch Mint, and carry a rich history. They are recognised worldwide as trusted investment-grade gold coins.

The Gold Ten Guilder depicting King William III was issued between 1876 and 1889 and had a nominal face value of 10 Dutch guilders. Due to their historical significance and convenient size, these coins are highly sought after by both collectors and investors seeking flexibility in their gold holdings.

A smart choice

Because these coins are no longer newly minted, there are no additional production costs. This allows us to offer them at a more favourable price per gram of gold compared to newly minted gold bars of 5 or 10 grams. With their weight of 6.72 grams, they are practical and versatile, serving as an appealing alternative to larger 1 troy ounce investment coins.

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 William III

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

Design

Gold Ten Guilder coins were first minted in 1812, featuring successive Dutch monarchs — Willem I, Willem II, Willem III and later Wilhelmina. The William III Ten Guilder was produced between 1876 and 1889 in mintages ranging from tens of thousands to several million. The coin was designed by engraver Johannes Petrus Menger.

Each coin weighs 6.72 grams, is made of 21.6 carat gold and contains 6.048 grams of pure gold. The obverse shows King William III, who reigned from 1849 to 1890, accompanied by the inscription “GOD ZIJ MET ONS” (“God be with us”). The reverse displays the Dutch coat of arms with the lion, surrounded by the text “KONINKRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN”, the face value of 10 GULDEN and the year of issue.

The Gold Ten Guilder: lasting value through the ages

The final Gold Ten Guilder was issued in 1933 with Queen Wilhelmina on the obverse. While the coin’s face value of 10 guilders was roughly equivalent to €4.50 at the time, its gold value in September 2025 was over €600. An investor who had saved in gold coins instead of paper currency would have preserved their purchasing power — or even achieved a return. This demonstrates how gold retains its intrinsic value, while paper currencies such as the guilder and later the euro have lost more than 99% of their worth over the past century.

Price and Buyback Value

Would you like to sell your gold coins? Holland Gold offers a buyback guarantee on 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 our current buyback prices.