Huismunt geslagen op last van de Maatschappij van Weldadigheid ter waarde van 25 cent, ten behoeve van de Gewone Koloniën 1818 - 1859

This small, bronze token, part of a collection at the Rijksmuseum, was used in the 19th century in the Netherlands. The coin reads "M.V.W. 25 CT", indicating its value, 25 cents, and "M.V.W", standing for the "Maatschappij van Weldadigheid", an organization dedicated to improving social welfare. The back of the coin displays the initials "GK", likely for "Gewone Koloniën", the common colonies where the coin was used. These tokens were a form of currency, serving as a means of exchange in the colonies.