Kolonie Veenhuizen, huismunt geslagen op last van de Maatschappij van Weldadigheid ter waarde van tien cent 1818 - 1859

This is a small, round, brass coin or token that was used in the colony of Veenhuizen between 1818 and 1859. Veenhuizen was a penal colony in the Netherlands founded by the Society of Benevolence. The coin is stamped with the letters "K&V" for "Kolonie Veenhuizen" and the number "10", indicating its value of ten cents. The coin's inscription and simple design make it a unique historical artifact that reflects the social and economic conditions of the time.