Day of the Mint Set 2025

In 2025, we celebrate the 650th anniversary of the Province of Utrecht! On May 17th, 1375, a historic document (Stichtse Landbrief) was signed in Utrecht, marking the beginning of Utrecht’s provincial democracy. Even 650 years later, this moment reminds us of the importance and value of democracy. To commemorate and celebrate this milestone, the Royal Dutch Mint is launching the Day of the Mint Set 2025, entirely dedicated to 650 years of the Province of Utrecht.

The Stichtse Landbrief
The Stichtse Landbrief is a document signed by representatives of the three estates (clergy, nobility and commoners) in Utrecht. With this document, Bishop Arnoud van Horne granted them a say in governance, justice, taxation, and war. The reason? The bishop was in financial distress and urgently needed additional funds, which required negotiations with the States. An agreement was reached on May 5, 1375, and it was officially ratified on May 17.

Design
The Day of the Mint Set 2025 is entirely dedicated to 650 years of the province of Utrecht. The set includes all eight Dutch euro coins of 2025, along with a beautiful Medal. The obverse contains an image of the Utrecht province, divided in the 26 municipalities. The reverse has the provincial Coat of Arms with below the text: 650 jaar samen (650 years together). Around, a nice decoration is visible. Both the coins and medal are presented in a special packaging, which provides more information (in Dutch) about 650 years of the province of Utrecht.