750 years Amsterdam 5 Euro Coin 2024 Silver Proof

Our capital city is celebrating! From October 27th 2024 to 27th of October 2025, Amsterdam is celebrating her birthday. And that is starting huge, with the launch of a commemorative coin. Only two times a year, the Royal Dutch Mint launches a commemorative coin, commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Finance. 

The 750 years Amsterdam 5 Euro Coin in Silver Proof has a silver content of 925/1000 and wears the name Proof. This is the highest possible quality. The coin stamps have been polished, this creates an amazing effect. Every coin is handled in the most careful way possible, so all of them are the very best quality. The 750 years Amsterdam 5 Euro Coin in Silver Proof is very limited: don’t miss it!   

750 years Amsterdam: from quiet town to vibrant metropolis

The first time we encounter the name Amsterdam, in the form of Amestelledamme, is on October 27th 1275. It is a small village that is located at the banks of the Amstel, but it does have a very favorable position for trade. In 1275, Amsterdam officially received the toll privilege: this is seen as the birth date of the city. From 1300, when Amsterdam officially gets their city rights, the city really starts to grow. The occupation of Antwerp by the Spaniards in the 16th century and the industrialization are two major reasons Amsterdam had the opportunity to grow into the metropolis that it is today.

The jubilee year Amsterdam 750 is celebrated big in both 2024 and 2025, as we countdown to the big birthday on October 27th 2025. There are many events and initiatives in and around Amsterdam. Past, present and connection are three of the most important pillars of the city’s anniversary. With the commemorative coin, we emphasize these pillars and we will forever have a memory of 750 years Amsterdam.

Design of the coin

The 750 year Amsterdam 5 Euro Coin is designed by Hans Gremmen. The collaboration between past and present if very well visible, both on the obverse and reverse of the coin. On the obverse, Dutch King Willem-Alexander is portrayed. He was drawn by the artist in a way that is similar to how former Dutch Monarchs were portrayed on coins. 

The reverse of the coin consists of two parts. One half of the coin has the image of an old pliers from 1350 with the Amsterdam Coat of Arms on it. This is rumored to be the very first time that the city Coat of Arms was being used. This half of the coin also has a more matte finish. The other half of the coin contains modern typography, which has been used to write the text ‘750 jaar Amsterdam’ and the years 1275 – 2025. This half of the coin has a more shiny finish. Both parts come together by using the three crosses from the Amsterdam Coat of Arms in the middle of the reverse.