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He was the very first (and is still the only) Dutchman ever to win the grand slam tournament, which is quite an achievement! After his victory at Wimbledon, Krajicek founded the Krajicek Foundation to promote sports and games among youth in deprived urban areas. The Royal Dutch Mint is launching three issues to reflect on the impact of Richard Krajicek on the Dutch sports landscape.
Coin Highlights:
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There are only 14 Gold Richard Krajicek issues available, so get yours quickly! Add the 2021 Gold Proof Richard Krajicek Wimbledon coin to your cart today!
About the Royal Dutch Mint
The Royal Dutch Mint is a company owned entirely by the Dutch State, and since 1807 the only Dutch entity that is allowed to strike and issue coins.
On September 17, 1806, when The Netherlands was under the rule of King Louis Napoleon, he decided that the striking and distribution of coins should be by a single, national body. This was in contrast to the Middle Ages custom of large trading cities having their own mint and coins, which resulted in several coins circulating within the country, and many levels of controlling bureaucracy.
Originally it was the intention to found the mint in the capital city of Amsterdam, but since there was insufficient finance available, it was decided to locate the national mint seat in Utrecht.
After Napoleon was defeated in 1813 and the Kingdom of the Netherlands was founded with William I as King, the mint was renamed as Rijks Munt. What is now known as Belgium was a part of the new kingdom, and a second mint was located in Brussels. When Belgium achieved independence in 1839, the Rijks Munt became the only mint in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The provincial coins had been minted before the unification of the mint were still in circulation. Due to their relatively high intrinsic value, the "new" coins would only gain popularity with the passage of time. In 1849, the provincial coins were officially taken out of circulation.
In 1901, the company was placed under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance, and in 1912 the mint officially became a company owned by the state. At the end of the German occupation during the second World War in 1944, coins were produced in the United States. This was necessary to ensure that there would be enough currency available after the liberation. In 1994 's Rijks Munt was renamed as De Nederlandse Munt NV. It became a company, 100% of whose shares are owned by the Dutch State. The queen awarded the company the prefix Koninklijk (Royal) five years later, and the company was now allowed to call itself De Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt (The Royal Dutch Mint).
On July 7, 2021 it will be exactly 25 years since Richard Krajicek's victory at Wimbledon, the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world.
He was the very first (and is still the only) Dutchman ever to win the grand slam tournament, which is quite an achievement! After his victory at Wimbledon, Krajicek founded the Krajicek Foundation to promote sports and games among youth in deprived urban areas. The Royal Dutch Mint is launching three issues to reflect on the impact of Richard Krajicek on the Dutch sports landscape.
Coin Highlights:
- Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Gold.
- Mintage of only 14 coins.
- Comes housed in a Royal Delft earthenware along with certificate of authenticity from the Royal Dutch Mint.
- Obverse: Krajicek himself can be admired on the obverse, surrounded by a laurel wreath of his beloved tennis rackets and balls. In addition, you can see Krajicek's well-known victory slide on his knees over the court in silhouette. The text emphasizes the anniversary: “25th Anniversary” and “Wimbledon Champion 1996.”
- Reverse: The reverse shows a tennis ball with Richard Krajicek’s signature. In addition, the Silver issue comes in a beautiful luxurious Royal Delft coin holder with Richard Krajicek’s signature on an earthenware tennis ball.
- Guaranteed by the Royal Dutch Mint.
Protect your newest investment by storing in one of our security safes, and protect against moisture during storage with these silica gel packets.
There are only 14 Gold Richard Krajicek issues available, so get yours quickly! Add the 2021 Gold Proof Richard Krajicek Wimbledon coin to your cart today!
About the Royal Dutch Mint
The Royal Dutch Mint is a company owned entirely by the Dutch State, and since 1807 the only Dutch entity that is allowed to strike and issue coins.
On September 17, 1806, when The Netherlands was under the rule of King Louis Napoleon, he decided that the striking and distribution of coins should be by a single, national body. This was in contrast to the Middle Ages custom of large trading cities having their own mint and coins, which resulted in several coins circulating within the country, and many levels of controlling bureaucracy.
Originally it was the intention to found the mint in the capital city of Amsterdam, but since there was insufficient finance available, it was decided to locate the national mint seat in Utrecht.
After Napoleon was defeated in 1813 and the Kingdom of the Netherlands was founded with William I as King, the mint was renamed as Rijks Munt. What is now known as Belgium was a part of the new kingdom, and a second mint was located in Brussels. When Belgium achieved independence in 1839, the Rijks Munt became the only mint in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The provincial coins had been minted before the unification of the mint were still in circulation. Due to their relatively high intrinsic value, the "new" coins would only gain popularity with the passage of time. In 1849, the provincial coins were officially taken out of circulation.
In 1901, the company was placed under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance, and in 1912 the mint officially became a company owned by the state. At the end of the German occupation during the second World War in 1944, coins were produced in the United States. This was necessary to ensure that there would be enough currency available after the liberation. In 1994 's Rijks Munt was renamed as De Nederlandse Munt NV. It became a company, 100% of whose shares are owned by the Dutch State. The queen awarded the company the prefix Koninklijk (Royal) five years later, and the company was now allowed to call itself De Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt (The Royal Dutch Mint).
Posted By:Patricia
From:Castro Valley CA. USA
Date:Apr 23, 2023
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