Huismunt geslagen op last van de Maatschappij van Weldadigheid ter waarde van 50 cent, ten behoeve van de Gewone Koloniën 1818 - 1859

This small, circular copper coin, known as a "Huismunt," was minted between 1818 and 1859 by an anonymous artist. The coin, which is on display at the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of a "token coin" created by the Dutch Society for the Welfare of the Poor. The coin's inscription "M.V.W. 50.C" indicates its value of 50 cents, intended for use in the "Gewone Koloniën," or "ordinary colonies," managed by the Society. The opposite side displays the initials "G.K," likely representing the colony where the coin was used.