On 23 June 2021, on Olympic Day and exactly one month before the start of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, the ceremonial First Strike of the Anton Geesink 5 Euro Coin will take place. The first coin will be struck by current world judo champion Noël van 't End together with Hans Vijlbrief (State Secretary of Finance – Fiscality and Tax Authorities). The historic coin press will be placed in the Ruskahal of Sports Center Papendal especially for the occasion. June 23rd is also the only day that you can order the First Day Issue of the Anton Geesink 5 Euro Coin.
The Anton Geesink 5 Euro CoinThe first commemorative coin of 2021 honours national sports icon Anton Geesink, the first non-Japanese to win the World Judo Championship in the heaviest weight division. Since then he has won many prizes and made other contributions to the sport of judo. For example, he devised the contrasting blue and white colours of the judo uniforms during competitions, making the matches easier to follow for the referee and the audience. You can order the First Day Issue of the Anton Geesink 5 Euro Coin on June 23 from 9 a.m. (CEST).
Mark 23 June in your calendar now so you don't miss the First Day Issue! The other issues of the Anton Geesink 5 Euro Coin can already be ordered on our website.