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

This is a 5 cent coin from the Veenhuizen penal colony, created between 1818 and 1859. The coin was minted by the Society of Benevolence, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of the poor and underprivileged. The coin's design features the letters "M.V.W." on one side, which stands for "Maatschappij van Weldadigheid" and "5.C" for "five cents". The other side displays the number "V2" in a decorative font. This coin is a fascinating example of how even everyday objects can tell a story about history and social change.