Buitenkoersstelling van de gouden tientjes, 1847 1847

This 1847 satirical print by F.G.L. Holst, entitled "Buitenkoersstelling van de gouden tientjes", depicts a conversation between a gold coin, representing King Willem II, and a paper banknote. The image satirizes the financial instability in 19th century Holland. The title, which translates to "Circumventing the gold coins", hints at the decline of the gold standard and the rise of paper money. The image, housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a visual representation of the ongoing debate about the economic future of the Netherlands during this period.