Opening van het Noordzeekanaal, ter ere van Willem III, koning der Nederlanden, penning geslagen op last van de Amsterdamsche Kanaal Maatschappij 1876

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This commemorative medal, designed by Edouard Louis Geerts in 1876, celebrates the opening of the North Sea Canal in the Netherlands. The obverse features a profile portrait of King Willem III, while the reverse depicts the inscription "Opening van het Noordzeekanaal, 4 November 1876", commemorating the date of the canal's official opening. The medal, commissioned by the Amsterdam Canal Company, serves as a historical artifact that marks a significant moment in Dutch infrastructure development.