Kolonie Veenhuizen, huismunt geslagen op last van de Maatschappij van Weldadigheid ter waarde van 1 cent 1818 - 1859

This coin, minted for the Veenhuizen colony, bears simple yet profound symbols: the letters K and V, and the numeral I. These are not mere identifiers; they are emblems of an attempt to impose order on society. The 'I' resonates with the Roman concept of authority and governance, echoing the power of institutions. The letters 'K' and 'V' mimic the way the initials of monarchs and emperors often symbolized dominion and control. Think of the coins of ancient Rome or the crests of European royalty. The act of minting a coin itself is an assertion of power, a way to standardize and regulate value within a controlled environment. This echoes throughout history, re-emerging in different forms, each time with new layers of meaning, yet always hinting at the underlying human drive for order and control. The symbols on this coin remind us that the desire to create structured societies is a timeless motif in human history.