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

This bronze coin, minted by the Society of Public Benefit, was used in Veenhuizen, a colony established in the Netherlands for the poor and unemployed. This particular coin is a twenty-cent piece, depicting the initials "K.V" and "20" on one side and "3-G" on the other. These coins were created between 1818 and 1859 as a form of internal currency for the colony, a fascinating example of early social reform and economic control. The coin is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the social history of 19th-century Netherlands.