| 1 cent (Netherlands) | |
|---|---|
| Mass: | 2[1] g |
| Diameter: | 17[1] mm |
| Composition: | 100% Zn |
| Alignment: | {{{alignment}}} |
| Years of Minting: | 1941–1944 |
| Circulation: | 10 January 1942– 15 September 1952 |
| Obverse | |
| Design: | Face value, year, mint mark (right). |
| Designer: | Nico de Haas |
| Reverse | |
| Design: | Country-designation. Cross |
| Designer: | Nico de Haas |
| Edge: | reeded |
The cent was the smallest unit of currency in the Netherlands, while under German occupation during World War II. It was worth 1/100 of a Dutch Guilder. The coin was made entirely of zinc and was designed by the Dutch national-socialist Nico de Haas.
The following amount of coins has been struck.
| Year | Mintage | Mint | Mint marks | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 31,800,000 | Utrecht | none | - |
| 1942 | 241,200,000 | Utrecht | none | Two variations of this year exist. Coins with thin and thick numbers in the year have been minted. The difference can best be seen in the smaller opening in the number "4". |
| 1943 | 71,000,000 | Utrecht | none | - |
| 1944 | 29,600,000 | Utrecht | none | - |
| Total | 373,600,000 | - | - | - |
| Preceded by Bronze cent 1878–1941 |
Cent coins 1941–1944 |
Succeeded by Wilhelmina cent 1948 |
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