Huismunt geslagen op last van de Maatschappij van Weldadigheid ter waarde van vijf cent, ten behoeve van de Gewone Koloniën 1818 - 1859

This small, 2.1 cm diameter, lead token was minted between 1818 and 1859 for the “Society of Benevolence” in the Netherlands. The token was used as currency in the colony of the “Society of Benevolence”. The inscription on one side reads “M.V.W 5 CT”, which translates to “Society of Benevolence 5 cents.” On the other side is the inscription “GK” which stands for “General Colony.” The tokens, held in the Rijksmuseum, give insight into the social and economic conditions of the colonies during the period.