Numismatic

2025 Netherlands 1 oz Proof Gold Parrot Duit (w/ Box/COA)

In 2025, the Royal Dutch Mint struck a highly exclusive gold tribute that bridges centuries of monetary history. This modern release is a proof-quality reissue of the famous 1679 Parrot Duit, crafted from one troy ounce of 0.9999 fine gold. With an incredibly limited mintage of just 20 pieces, this release commemorates the 50th anniversary of Suriname's independence. The design of this gold piece recalls a fascinating era of trade. While the original 1679 coin was struck in copper with a diameter of about 20 millimeters, this modern gold version elevates the historic imagery. The front of the coin displays a detailed parrot perched upon a leafy branch. Historically, the number of leaves on the branch indicated the coin's value in stuivers, which corresponded directly to pounds of sugar. One leaf represented one stuiver, two leaves meant two stuivers, and four leaves stood for four stuivers, with each pound of sugar valued at one stuiver. The reverse side of the coin features an elegant, decorative ornamental tree. This intricate design, combined with the pristine proof finish, offers a captivating look at how early colonial commerce and natural imagery intersected in the seventeenth century.