Netherlands

etherlands. 2006 – “400 Years of Rembrandt – The Silver Collection” – Six Euro Sets with Five Silver Medals & Silver €5 Coin Six-part commemorative collection issued by the Royal Dutch Mint to mark the 400th anniversary of the birth of Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669). Each numbered presentation set contains the eight Dutch euro denominations from 1 cent to 2 euros. Parts I–V include a different sterling silver medal, while Part VI contains the silver €5 Rembrandt commemorative coin. The illustrated folding cards explore Rembrandt’s life and artistic development through reproductions of his works, Dutch explanatory texts and a historical timeline. The collection is housed in its matching “400 Jaar Rembrandt – De Zilver Collectie” presentation box. Issued in an edition of 5,000, with individually numbered cards. Contents Part I: Leiden Period (1606–1631). Part II: Amsterdam Period (1631–1640). Part III: Middle Period (1640–1650). Part IV: Late Works (1650–1669). Part V: The Night Watch (1642). Part VI: Self-Portraits (1628–1669). 48 Dutch euro coins: six sets of eight denominations, €0.01–€2. Five sterling silver medals: 925/1000 silver, 9.38 g each, diameter 30 mm. One silver €5 Rembrandt commemorative coin: 925/1000 silver. Six illustrated folding presentation cards, transparent protective sleeves and matching storage box.

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