Bar of 6 stivers; Ceylonese emergency Japanese copper coin

Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie, 1700 - 1750

Money often already existed in areas in Asia that the Netherlands conducted trade with and which became colonies. The Dutch occasionally used these original coins, which often look different from the European ones. At the same time, Dutch money was adapted for the colonies, and sometimes even entirely new coins were minted. The monetary system of the Dutch colonies in Asia and America was therefore a cultural mishmash.

  • Artwork typecoin
  • Object numberKOG-MP-1-4023
  • Dimensionslength 11 cm x width 1.8 cm x thickness 0.6 cm x weight 50 gr
  • Physical characteristicskoper