2021 Netherlands 1-oz Silver Ducaton Proof

The Dutch Ducaton Rides Again!

Long before the Lone Ranger patrolled the wild West astride Silver, his spirited white horse, the Netherlands, or at least is economic interests–were defended by the "Silver Rider," a dynamic trade coin that helped the Dutch compete against well-known world coins such as the Spanish dollar. Known as the "Ducaton," the Silver Rider was a beloved trade coin minted from 1659 to 1798 by the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. Now the Silver Rider makes its triumphant return on this official restrike by the Royal Dutch Mint's that was based on an original 1761 Ducaton from the province of Utrecht .

Exquisite Details Pays Tribute To The Famous Silver Rider

The obverse shows a heavily armored knight riding his trusty steed while brandishing a sword high above his head. The horse seems to be leap over the c province of Utrecht's crowned Coat of Arms of the province. An inscription along the rim reads "MO.NO.ARG.PRO.CON FOE.BELG.D.GEL.C.Z." which translates to "New Silver coin of the Dutch Republic. Duchy of Gelderland." The reverse of this fabulous restrike shows a pair of lions holding up the crowned Coat of Arms for the United Netherlands along with the lettering CONCORDIA. RES.PARVAE. CRESCVNT. which translates to "Concordance makes small things grow." The detail on this commemorative is so exquisite that you can see every rivet in the knight's armor on the obverse. Turn the piece over and check out he lion at featured as the center of the Coat of Arms and you'll see that it's holding a sheaf of arrows, symbolizing the unity of the provinces, and brandishing a sword in defense of their liberty!

Hurry, Just 500 Commemorative Proofs Available For Worldwide Release!

This commemorative is strikingly beautiful with razor-sharp details that are fresh and crisp. Struck in a full ounce of highly pure 99.9% fine silver, it also comes in gorgeous Proof condition, meaning it was expertly crafted by the mint from hand-selected planchets, polished dies and multiple strikes to produce beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields. Each proof will also come beautifully displayed in its original mint packaging that consists of a hand-painted Earthenware holder that shows a bucolic image of a Dutch windmill and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Just 500 of these 2021 Netherlands One-Ounce Silver Ducaton Proofs have been authorized for worldwide release, however, so you'd better act fast if you don't want to miss out!

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:

• OFFICAL RESTRIKE OF FAMOUS 1761 "DUCATON" TRADING COIN – This commemorative is an official restrike of the famous 1761 "Ducaton" trading coin. It depicts a knight riding his horse along with the lettering MO.NO.ARG.PRO.CON FOE.BELG.D.GEL.C.Z. which translates to "New Silver coin of the Dutch Republic. Duchy of Gelderland." The reverse shows the provincial Coat of Arms along with the lettering CONCORDIA. RES.PARVAE. CRESCVNT. which translates to "Concordance makes small things grow."
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each 2021-dated Ducaton commemorative was struck by the prestigious Royal Dutch Mint in a full ounce of highly pure 99.9% fine silver and measures 38.7 mm in diameter.
• GORGEOUS PROOF CONDITION – Your 2021 Netherlands One-Ounce Silver Ducaton commemorative will come in gorgeous Proof condition with frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.
• LOW, LIMITED EDITION – The maximum mintage for the 2021 Netherlands One-Ounce Silver Ducaton Proof has been set at just 500 for the entire world in original mint packaging.

An official restrike of the Dutch Royal Mint's famous 1761 "Ducaton" trading coin, this 2021 Netherlands One-Ounce Silver Rider Proof is limited to just 500 in the world. Don't wait, secure yours now before they're all gone!