Netherlands 2004 10 euro Fr-361

Jean Elsen sale 146, lot 1518

This specimen was lot 1518 in Jean Elsen sale 146 (Brussels, November 2020), where it sold for €260 (about US$379 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"NEDERLAND, Koninkrijk, Beatrix (1980-2014), AV 10 euro, 2004. Aruba en Nederlandse Antillen. In doosje. Gepolijste Stempel. (kingdom of the Netherlands, Beatrix, 1980-2014, gold ten euro of 2004, Aruba. In capsule, Proof.)"

This denomination is used exclusively for commemoratives. This NCLT was issued to mark the fiftieth anniversary of autonomy for the Netherlands Antilles.

Recorded mintage: 3,800 proofs.

Specification: 6.72 g, 0.900 fine gold, 22.5 mm diameter, reeded edge, 0.1944 ounce AGW.

Catalog reference: Fr-361, KM 251.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• Peters, T., J. Scheper and J. Mevius, Muntalmanak 2018, 35^e editie, Amsterdam: Nederlandse vereniging van munthandelaren, 2017.
• ^[1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 146: Collection Anthony Lorrain Monnaies de Metz, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2020.

Link to:

• 2003 10 euro, Vincent Van Gogh
• 2004 10 euro, for the admission of new members to the EEC
• 2004 20 euro, birth of princess Catharina-Amalia
• 2004 50 euro, birth of princess Catharina-Amalia
• 2005 10 euro, 60th anniversary of liberation
• 2005 20 euro, queen's silver jubilee
• 2005 50 euro, queen's silver jubilee
• Coins and currency dated 2004