Why add the 2017 Netherlands Lion Daalder 1 oz. Silver Proof $1 to your collection? This 2017 Netherlands 1 oz. Proof Silver Lion $1 ships to you in Mint fresh, GEM Proof condition in the original Government packaging. The Royal Dutch Mint has roots going back to 1567. This is a first year of issue and 400th Anniversary celebration for the original leeuwendaalder or "Lion Dollar." Each issue is struck to proof quality on a .9999 fine silver planchet guaranteed to contain 1 oz. ASW. The mintage is limited to only 5,000 pieces worldwide for this issue. Classic Dutch "Lion Dollar" trade coin design The obverse image is that of a knight standing in front of a shield bearing a rampant lion. The image is encircled by two beadwork rims and inscriptions. The reverse of the coin has the same rampant lion depicted much larger than the obverse surrounded by two beadwork circles and the inscriptions. The design was directly digitally transferred and enhanced from the original strikes from 1617. Beautiful GEM Proof examples Proof is a finish, not a grade. It takes special preparation of the dies and coin blanks to achieve this high quality, brilliant finish that is coveted by collectors the world over. The examples on offer here exhibit full design details, spectacular original surfaces and magnificent eye appeal. Order your 2017 Netherlands 1 oz. Proof Silver Lion $1 GEM Proof in the original government packaging from ModernCoinMart today.

