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

This small, circular coin, minted in the Netherlands between 1818 and 1859, is a unique example of early Dutch numismatics. The coin features a simple design with the initials "B-G" and "K-V" on one side, and "D-C" and "W-K" on the other. The coin's inscription refers to the third founding of the Veenhuizen penal colony, a project of the Society of Public Welfare (Maatschappij van Weldadigheid) that aimed to provide a structured work environment for impoverished citizens. This coin is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection.