Kolonie Veenhuizen, huismunt geslagen op last van de Maatschappij van Weldadigheid ter waarde van 1 cent 1818 - 1859

This 19th-century coin, "Kolonie Veenhuizen, huismunt geslagen op last van de Maatschappij van Weldadigheid ter waarde van 1 cent", was minted in the Netherlands. The coin features the initials "K.V" and "V.K" and the numeral "1", referencing the "Kolonie Veenhuizen" and its value of one cent. Issued by the Maatschappij van Weldadigheid, a philanthropic organization, this coin served as a form of currency within the colony, a social experiment focused on penal reform and rehabilitation. The coin is a unique example of numismatic art and provides a glimpse into the history of Dutch social reform in the 19th century.