Netherlands 50 cents 2003 - Queen Beatrix in profile

Obverse of Netherlands 50 cents 2003 - Queen Beatrix in profile

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Krause - Mishler KM# 239
Details Beatrix (born January 31, 1938) reigned as Queen of the Netherlands from 1980 until her abdication in 2013.

Princess Beatrix is the eldest daughter of Queen Juliana and her husband, Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld. Upon her mother's accession in 1948, she became heir presumptive. When her mother abdicated on 30 April 1980, Beatrix succeeded her as queen.
Specifications Diameter - 24.25mm Thickness - 2.38mm Weight - 7.8gr
Composition Nordic gold (89% copper - 5% aluminium - 5% zinc - 1% tin)
Edge Shaped edge with fine scallops (50 scallops)
Comments Designer: Bruno Ninaber van Eyben
Mintage 1,200,000 pieces

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