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

This small, bronze coin, created between 1818 and 1859, served as currency within the "Maatschappij van Weldadigheid," a Dutch organization dedicated to social welfare. The coin's inscription, "M.V.W 20.CT," stands for "Maatschappij van Weldadigheid" and "20 cent," signifying its value. The coin's simplicity, both in design and material, reflects the practical purpose it served as a form of internal exchange within the organization's colonies. Its presence in the Rijksmuseum highlights the significance of this coin within Dutch social history, as a reminder of the organization's efforts to improve the lives of the less fortunate.