The Royal Dutch Mint is the sovereign mint of the modern nation of the Netherlands. Established and formerly owned by the Dutch government, today it is owned by the Heylen Group and produces a range of silver bullion coins alongside national currency. The most popular to date is the Proof Netherlands Silver Lion Dollar. Right now, 2020 1 oz Proof Netherlands Silver Lion Dollar Coins are available to purchase online from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a black presentation box with a capsule and Certificate of Authenticity inside!
• 4^th release of Netherlands Silver Lion Dollars!
• Limited mintage of only 5,000 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Rampant lion on the obverse of the field.
• Dutch knight and a lion shield on the reverse side.
• Proof coins.

Each of the 2020 1 oz Proof Netherlands Silver Lion Dollar Coins in this product listing from JM Bullion comes with a black presentation box. The box includes a coin in a protective capsule with a Certificate of Authenticity from the Royal Dutch Mint. The presentation box has a flip-top lid that is gray in color. These proof restrikes of the historic design have frosted elements overlaying mirrored surfaces.

The lion dollar originated in the province of Holland and was first issued in 1575. It was released starting in the 1610s by the broader Dutch provinces, with six of the seven issuing the lion dollars. The design and trusted status of the coins led to its issuance and acceptance in several German and Italian cities. Over the next century, it would become a global currency used by traders in the Middle East, Dutch East Indies, and the colonies of British North America.

For the obverse design of the 2020 1 oz Proof Netherlands Silver Lion Dollar Coins, the Royal Dutch Mint revives the original rampant lion design. The lion is shown in left-profile relief with its right and left forepaws off the ground its right hind leg leading forward as its left hind leg remains stable on the ground. The inscriptions around the design are in Dutch and identify the original issuers of the design.

In the reverse field of 2020 Proof Netherlands Silver Lion Dollar Coins, you will find a depiction of a Dutch knight. The knight is shown in his military battle dress with a shield in front of his legs. This shield is based on the Dutch and Belgian coat of arms designs with a single rampant lion shown on the surface.

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