Netherlands

etherlands - Esperanto money 1, 5 & 10 Steloj 1959 RARE Front: Large five-pointed star with denomination STEL0(J) - UNIVERSALA LIGO 1959 Reverse 1 Stelo: Shield emblem with radiating lines around a five-pointed star - • UNU MONDO - UNU LINGVO - UNU MONO Reverse 5 Steloj: Globe / world grid with latitude and longitude lines - ★ LA MONDO ESTAS UNU LANDO - LA HOMARO UNU POPOLO Reverse 10 Steloj: Detailed portrait of L. L. Zamenhof looking to the left - D-ro L. L. ZAMENHOF KREINTO DE ESPERANTO • 1859 - 1917 • 1 Stelo Certification: PCGS - 691709.64/64223665 Population: 8/11 Quality: MS64 RB 5 Steloj Certification: PCGS - 353046.63/64233223 Population: 9/25 Quality: PR663 10 Steloj Certification: PCGS - 353047.65/64232887 Population: 23/8 Quality: PR65 Material: Bronze, Brass and Copper-Nickel Weight: 103.91 grams total incl. slabs Issue: only 10,000 copies Reference: Kooij DO-072.1 to 3 struck at the Royal Mint Quality: MintState Extra info Esperanto is an international auxiliary language developed to promote communication and peace between countries; this coin reflects the idea of one world, one language, one system. This “official” currency of Esperantists was minted at the Royal Mint under Mint Master Dr. J.W.A. van Hengel in 1960 as a fictitious means of payment at Esperanto congresses. It was the association Universala Ligo that created the stelo. On April 14, 1942, precisely 25 years after his death, L.L. Zamenhof was secretly honored in a private residence in The Hague by a group of loyal Esperantists. The group had prior experience with the tyranny of the occupation (Esperantists were persecuted) and wished to undertake something concrete to save humanity from a “world catastrophe.” After discussion they all decided to establish a world organization named Universala Ligo (UL) with the main goal of carrying out Zamenhof’s original program, namely to unite humanity with one common auxiliary language. This lot is offered in our special SSA Numistrust selection auction; this special semi-monthly auction ends after the weekly auction on Tuesday. This special Single Seller Auction includes the Netherlands, the VOC and overseas territories. Also view our other offered lots on Catawiki: https://www.catawiki.com/en/u/29383408-numistrust-de-numismaat The grade is the professional assessment of Numistrust / the Numismaat, but please examine the images closely for your own impression. Shipping policy Our shipping costs are based on UPS shipping, including insurance up to a maximum of €1,000.00. No exceptions to our shipping rates. The standard rate applies to shipments from 1 gram to 4 kg. If combined shipping exceeds the maximum weight of 4 kg or the total value exceeds the insured amount of €1,000.00, the additional costs will be charged. National insurance costs: 0.7% of insured value. International insurance costs: 1.75%. For deliveries to islands and remote areas, carrier surcharges may be charged at cost. Keywords /

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