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etherlands 2007 – Michiel de Ruyter – Complete Six-Part Collection with Five Silver Medals and Silver €5 Coin Complete six-part “Held van Nederland – Michiel de Ruyter – Geld van Nederland: De Zilver Collectie”, issued by the Royal Dutch Mint in 2007 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Michiel de Ruyter’s birth. Presented in the original black presentation case, the collection comprises six illustrated folders numbered I–VI. Each contains the eight Dutch euro denominations dated 2007, from 1 cent to €2. Parts I–V each include a silver commemorative medal, while Part VI includes the silver Michiel de Ruyter €5 coin. The six folders cover De Ruyter’s life and maritime legacy: I – De Zeeuwse Tijd: The Zeeland Years II – De Amsterdamse Tijd: The Amsterdam Years III – Beroemde Zeeslagen: Famous Naval Battles IV – Beroemde Schepen: Famous Ships V – Belangrijke Eerbewijzen: Important Honours VI – De Ruyter Jaar: The De Ruyter Commemorative Year Contents: • Six Dutch euro coin sets dated 2007: 48 circulating-denomination coins in total. • Five silver commemorative medals. • One silver €5 Michiel de Ruyter commemorative coin. • Six original illustrated folders. • Original presentation case. Total face value: 6 × €3.88 + €5.00 = €28.28. Silver medal specifications: Weight: 9.38 g per medal. Diameter: 30 mm. Combined weight of five medals: 46.90 g. Silver €5 coin specifications: Weight: 11.90 g. Fineness: .925 silver. Diameter: 29 mm. Fine silver content: 11.0075 g. Combined gross weight of the five medals and silver €5 coin: 58.80 g. The illustrated folders combine the coins and medals with historical information about De Ruyter’s career, ships, naval battles and honours, bringing together Dutch numismatics and maritime history. Please study the photographs for the items included.

Estimate:£209.29

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