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

This small, circular coin, known as a "huismunt," was issued between 1818 and 1859 by the Maatschappij van Weldadigheid in the Netherlands. The coin, made of brass, features the inscription "K.V" with "2-G" above it and the number "5" below, representing the value of five cents. These coins, used in the colony of Veenhuizen, were an early example of internal currency in a self-sustaining community. The artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and provides a unique glimpse into the economic system of early Dutch colonies.