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5 Cent - Probe Trial Essai Euro Coin
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Thickness | 2.18 mm |
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| Obverse description | A stylized portrait of a primate rendered in fine line engraving occupies the central field, superimposed over an outline map of the Indonesian archipelago. The facial features and long hair of the primate are depicted with expressive, flowing incised lines. The legend 'INDONESIA' arcs along the upper rim in italic script, while the trilingual inscription 'PROBE TRIAL ESSAI' curves along the lower rim, affirming the piece's essai status. |
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| Reverse description | The large denomination numeral '5' and abbreviation 'CT' dominate the central field, flanked by a series of outline maps representing various former Dutch colonial territories arranged around the field. A radiant sunburst pattern in the background field adds decorative depth. The legend 'NEDERLANDSE KOLONIËN' (Dutch Colonies) arcs along the upper rim in italic script, while the date '2005' appears in the lower exergue between decorative elements. |
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Euro trial pieces struck by European mints for non-European territories exist in a peculiar liminal category — never intended for circulation, produced purely to demonstrate a mint's technical capability to prospective clients or monetary authorities. Indonesia has used its own rupiah since 1946, making this a speculative or promotional piece rather than anything connected to an actual monetary proposal. The "Netherlands East Indies" issuer attribution is a historical anachronism applied by collectors and catalogers, not a functioning authority in 2005.