Huismunt geslagen op last van de Maatschappij van Weldadigheid ter waarde van tien cent 1818 - 1859

This coin, struck under the order of the Maatschappij van Weldadigheid, bears the letters M.V.W., signifying its origins, and the number 10 Cents indicating its humble value. The coin’s circular form evokes a sense of continuity, a symbol of eternal return, much like the ouroboros. Money, in its essence, has always been a symbol of exchange and societal connection, a vehicle for human interaction, for good or ill. This small denomination coin, however, acquires a particular significance. Consider how currency has evolved throughout history, from rudimentary bartering tokens to the intricate banknotes of modern finance. This coin is a return to a basic form of exchange. Even in our modern era, we still see digital and physical currency emerging in different forms, each new system an attempt to solve old problems of exchange. The circular form of the coin persists, an archetype resonating across generations, reminding us of the cyclical nature of value, debt, and societal welfare. It stirs deep within us the collective memories of trade and economic exchange.