Royal Dutch Mint

5 euro

15,5 g

33 mm

Silver 925°

12500 pcs.

Coin in colour, laser engraved die, padprinting

Deniz Seyda Tunca

Royal Dutch Mint

The obverse shows a portrait of Queen Beatrix with a sumptuous flowering tulip as the national symbol. On the reverse a closed tulip can be seen in combination with the Turkish flag. With the coin in coin concept is a metaphoric image for the door that suggests the opening to the other side.

The coin celebrates 400 years diplomatic relations between the Netherlands and Turkey. The coin is a well-balanced design, with a perfect match between front and obverse. This coin is the first Dutch commemorative coin with colouring and this colouring is well balanced and modest.