Buy the Golden Ducat 2024

The Royal Dutch Mint annually issues Golden Ducats. This special gold coin of proof quality is struck in 98.3% pure gold, weighs 3.494 grams and has a diameter of 21 mm. In June, the edition will be determined based on the number of Golden Ducats sold. In September, the coins are minted and delivered by the Royal Dutch Mint. 
 
In addition to the single Gold Ducat, a double Gold Ducat has been issued for years. The double version has almost the same design as the single Ducat, except a double line of dots has been added to the obverse of the Gold Ducat. 
 

History of the Golden Ducats

Since 4th August 1586, the Golden Ducat has been in the Dutch Coinage Act in the capacity of trade coin. The Golden Ducat originally came from the Republic of Venice and was later minted in the Netherlands as well. The Golden Ducat has always been a strong coin; for centuries, these coins were an important means of payment in international trade. They had a good reputation because of their reliable weight and content.
 
In Scandinavia, Poland and Russia they were gladly accepted and also in trade with Asia, the Golden Ducat was frequently used. The Dutch Gold Ducat therefore grew into one of the most important trade coins in the world. The Royal Dutch Mint mints Double and Single Golden Ducats every year on behalf of the Ministry of Finance to keep the memory of the Netherlands' rich trading past alive.