A Netherlands 10 Gulden (Gold) contains 0.1944 troy oz of pure gold, worth $777.19 at today's spot price.
The gold 10 gulden, known in the Netherlands as the 'gouden tientje', was struck at the Utrecht mint in 90% gold. This page covers the coins of Willem III (1875–1889) and Queen Wilhelmina (1892–1933).
Melt values use these spot prices (US dollars):
- Gold $3,996.90 per troy oz Current quote · Quote time Oct 24, 2:40 AM EDT
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Melt value is the metal content at spot price, not a buy or sell price. Collectible coins can be worth much more. For reference only.
Specifications
| Years | 1875–1933 |
|---|---|
| Face value | 10 Gulden |
| Composition | 90% gold |
| Gross weight | 6.72 g |
| Fineness | .900 (90%) |
| Pure metal | 0.1944 troy oz (6.048 g) |
How the melt value is worked out
Melt value is the pure gold in the coin multiplied by the spot price. We use the coin's standard minted weight; worn coins weigh slightly less.
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6.72 g × .900 fine ÷ 31.1035 g per troy oz = 0.1944 troy oz
0.1944 troy oz × $3,996.90 spot = $777.19
How to identify it
- Willem III coins show the king's bearded head.
- Wilhelmina coins show her as a girl on the 1890s issues and as an adult on the 1911–1917 and 1925–1933 issues, with KONINGIN WILHELMINA GOD ZIJ MET ONS.
- The reverse has the crowned Dutch arms with a lion, KONINGRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN, the date and 10 G.
- Beside the date are the Utrecht mint mark (a caduceus, or staff of Mercury) and the mintmaster's mark.
Melt value vs. collector value
The adult Wilhelmina coins of 1911–1933 are common and trade close to melt. The 1890s girl portraits, especially 1892, and the older Willem III dates are scarcer and can be worth more, as are coins in high grade.