Aruba 1986 2-1/2 florin

from the Mountain Groan Collection

Aruba is one of the islands of the Netherlands Antilles. Though all the Netherlands Antilles was granted domestic autonomy in 1954, Aruba was granted special status in 1986 to form an independent government within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Coinage commenced in 1986, including this florin, with a reverse design similar to many of the coins of Aruba. This type was struck at Utrecht 1986-2013 although none were struck for circulation after 1995.

Recorded mintage: 56,220.

Specification: 10.3 g, nickel plated steel, 30 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 6.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1986 5 cents
• 1986 10 cents
• 1986 25 cents
• 1986 50 cents
• 1986 florin
• 1991 50 florin, independence of Aruba
• 1992 25 florin, Barcelona Olympic Games, windsurfing
• Coins and currency dated 1986