Curacao Silver Coin Melt Values - Live Calculator
The table below lists each denomination and computes live melt value from the current silver spot price of $66.81 per troy ounce.
| Coin | Face Value | Years | Fineness | Gross Weight (g) | ASW (g) | ASW (oz t) | Qty | Melt Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulden | 1 | 1944 | .720 | 10 | 7.20 | 0.231485 | $0.00 | |
| Gulden | 1/10 | 1901 - 1948 | .640 | 1.4 | 0.90 | .0288 | $0.00 | |
| Gulden | 1/4 | 1901 - 1947 | .640 | 3.58 | 2.29 | 0.0736 | $0.00 | |
| Gulden | 2 1/2 | 1944 | .720 | 25 | 18 | 0.578713 | $0.00 | |
| Grand Total | $0.00 | |||||||
Country Silver Coin History
Curacao, a Dutch Caribbean island, has had a limited production of silver coins, primarily influenced by its colonial history. Below is a list of silver coins minted in Curacao during the 19th and 20th centuries, with details on their silver purity, denomination, and other characteristics.
19th Century Silver Coins
Curacao Under Dutch Rule (Netherlands Antilles Coins)
- 1/10 Gulden (1892-1900)
- Silver Purity: 64%
- Denomination: 1/10 Gulden
- Characteristics: Featured the image of the reigning Dutch monarch, used widely across the Dutch Caribbean colonies.
- 1/4 Gulden (1892-1900)
- Silver Purity: 64%
- Denomination: 1/4 Gulden
- Characteristics: Slightly larger than the 1/10 Gulden, often featuring a similar design with the Dutch royal portrait and the Curacao coat of arms.
- 1/2 Gulden (1892-1900)
- Silver Purity: 64%
- Denomination: 1/2 Gulden
- Characteristics: A medium-denomination coin used in the Dutch Caribbean colonies, including Curacao, often bearing the portrait of Queen Wilhelmina.
20th Century Silver Coins
Netherlands Antilles Coinage
- 1/10 Gulden (1944-1962)
- Silver Purity: 72%
- Denomination: 1/10 Gulden
- Characteristics: Featured Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, with the Dutch coat of arms on the reverse.
- 1/4 Gulden (1944-1962)
- Silver Purity: 72%
- Denomination: 1/4 Gulden
- Characteristics: Similar design to the 1/10 Gulden, larger size and higher value, often found in circulated condition.
- 1/2 Gulden (1944-1962)
- Silver Purity: 72%
- Denomination: 1/2 Gulden
- Characteristics: Featured Queen Juliana, commonly used in the Netherlands Antilles, including Curacao, as a medium denomination.
Special Commemorative Coins
- 1 Gulden (1954-1962)
- Silver Purity: 72%
- Denomination: 1 Gulden
- Characteristics: Issued to mark the establishment of the Netherlands Antilles, featuring Queen Juliana and the Dutch coat of arms.
These silver coins from Curacao reflect the island’s colonial history and its use of Dutch-influenced coinage. Numismatists value these coins for their silver content and historical significance, especially those in better conditions.
