Bonk van 1 stuiver van Nederlands Indië,1818 by Willem I (koning der Nederlanden)

Bonk van 1 stuiver van Nederlands Indië,1818 1818

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This small copper weight, dating back to 1818, is an example of a "Bonk" used in the Dutch East Indies. King Willem I of the Netherlands, commissioned this weight to be used in the Dutch East Indies for commercial transactions. The weight is inscribed with the year 1818 and is housed in the Rijksmuseum. It is a reminder of the Dutch colonial presence in the region and the historical significance of weights and measures in trade and commerce.

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