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Thursday 17 November 2022

2573) Castle Twickel, The Netherlands: The Tenth Coin to be released in the "Dutch Castles Coin Series": A Silver Ducat Trade Coin with a history spanning over 350 years, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2022:

2573) Castle Twickel, The Netherlands: The Tenth Coin to be released in the "Dutch Castles Coin Series": A Silver Ducat Trade Coin with a history spanning over 350 years, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2022:

Silver Ducats are commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Finance and are collector coins. The issue depicting Twickel Castle is part of the Series titled “Dutch Castles” and is the final release in this Coin Series. 

Castle Twickel:

The 10th Silver Ducat in the series ‘Dutch Castles’ is featured here. The Twickel Castle from Overijssel is displayed on the Ducat. 

The Reverse and Obverse of the Silver Ducat Coin

The Reverse and Obverse of the One Ducat Silver Trade Coin presented against a background of the Castle Twickel

Silver Ducats, as Trade Coins, are commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Finance and are issued as Collector Coins.

Between 2015 and 2019, the Royal Dutch Mint issued a 12-coin set of silver ducats themed around the 12 provinces in the Netherlands. This Coin Series features Dutch Castles.

The tenth coin to be released under the "Dutch Castles Coin Series" depicts the "Twickel Castle" and continues with the legacy of Field Marshal Godard van Reede (1644-1703), who is portrayed as an armoured knight on this coin.

About Twickel Castle: A Brief:

Twickel Castle can be found in the hamlet of Deldenresch, in the township ‘Hof van Twente’ and province of "Overijssel". 

The castle is surrounded by a moat, a magnificent park and several gardens. 

The estate is almost seven centuries old and has a size of 4,500 hectares. 

The first mention of Twickel Castle dates from 1347, when Herman van Twickelo bought the castle, which is then called "House Eysinck". Through the centuries, the castle has been inhabited by members of the Van Twickelo family. 

As of 1953, the castle is owned by the Twickel Foundation.

Twickel Castle is one of the most beautiful castles in the Netherlands.

This is partly due to the interior, that characterizes itself because of the many paintings, the big library and gorgeous salons. 

The castle is also known for the splendid gardens and the park. The orangery, the garden shed and icehouse have become historical.

Through the years, several changes have been made to the gardens. These castle gardens are accessible for a fee. It’s also possible to follow a paid tour through the castle.

Silver Ducats:

As written in the Dutch Mint Act, a Silver Ducat must depict a knight in armour with a shield showing the province weapon in front of his left leg. Godard de Ginkell (1644 –1703) is featured in a knight’s armour on all Silver Ducats in the series “Dutch Castles”. 

Godard van Reede (1644-1703), in the United Kingdom, better known as Godard de Ginkell, is a recurring character in "Dutch Castles Coin Series", who served as Governor of Utrecht.

When he was only fourteen years old, young Godard was prepared for a career in the military and became a cavalry captain of his own company of horsemen.

In 1660, he accompanied his father on a diplomatic mission to the Spanish Court, which was commemorated by Dutch painter Jurriaen Ovens with three life-sized family paintings and by poet Joost van der Vondel with a poem.

In 1688, he accompanied William, Prince of Orange, in his expedition to England, where he claimed the throne of England, Scotland and Ireland.

In 1691, Ginkell started a campaign against the remaining allies of King James II.

On 03.10.1691, a victory was won, after which he, as a formal thanks, was naturalised as an English subject. Ginkell returned to The Netherlands, thereafter.

In 1693, after his return, he became Commander of the Army of Flanders.

In 1702, he became the first Field Marshal of the Dutch States Army.

During his lifetime, De Ginkell received substantial military earnings in both The Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

The Commemorative Coin:

On the Reverse, the Silver Ducat Collector Coin shows (as stated in the Dutch Mint Act since 1659, a knight in armour with a shield, showing the province weapon, in front of his left leg should be depicted).

The knight Godard de Ginkell is seen in all the coins included in the "Dutch Castles" Coin Series, before the "Twickel Castle". 

The province weapon of "Overijssel: can be seen on his shield. 

The inscription on this issue reads: “MO.NO.ARG.REG.BELGII.TRAN” (meaning "New Silver Coin of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Overijssel".

On the Obverse, the Silver Ducat Collector Coin (which is common to all coins issued in this Series) are depicted the National Coat of Arms of The Netherlands with the Royal Crown between the numbers of the year and the inscription "CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT" (meaning "Unity Makes Strength").

Also seen on this face are the Caduceus Mint Mark and Privy Mark of the Mint-master of the Royal Dutch Mint.

The specifications of this Silver Ducat Collector Coin are:

Coin Series Theme: "Dutch Castles"; Denomination: Dutch Trade Ducat; Metal Composition: .873 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 28.25 grams; Diameter/Size: 40.0 mm; Edge: Cabled; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 2,000 pieces; Mint: Royal Dutch Mint; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Year of Coin issue: 2022.

The Presentation Case/Box in which the Silver Ducat Trade Coin is shipped. It is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).








Links:

1) De Haar Castle", Utrecht, Netherlands: The first Coin to be released in the "Dutch Castles" Coin Series: A Silver Ducat Trade Coin with a history spanning over 350 years, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint: Date/Year of Delivery: 04/2020










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