Tweede gesticht van de kolonie Veenhuizen, huismunt geslagen op last van de Maatschappij van Weldadigheid ter waarde van vijf cent 1818 - 1859

This 19th century coin, made for the Veenhuizen colony, represents a unique chapter in Dutch history. The coin, created by an anonymous artist, was a form of internal currency used in the colony, established by the Society of Benevolence. The coin, with its inscription "K.V 5" and the colony's initials "2-C," offers a glimpse into the social and economic structure of this unique community. Located in the Rijksmuseum, the coin, just 2.5 cm in diameter, serves as a tangible reminder of this significant period.