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

This 1 cent coin, minted between 1818 and 1859, was used in the penal colony of Veenhuizen in the Netherlands. It was commissioned by the Society of Benevolence ("Maatschappij van Weldadigheid") and reflects the unique social history of the colony. The coin, featuring the initials "K.V." and "1", provides a glimpse into the internal economy of the colony where inmates were paid for their work. The design of the coin, with its simple lettering and circular form, is characteristic of utilitarian objects of the era. It currently resides in the Rijksmuseum, offering a fascinating window into the past.