Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies 2½ Cents 1945 Rare Coin

Issuer	Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949)
Queen	Wilhelmina (1890-1948)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1914-1945
Value	2½ Cents (0.025)
Currency	Gulden (decimalized, 1854-1948)
Composition	Brass (95% Copper, 5% Zinc)
Weight	12.5 g
Diameter	31 mm
Thickness	2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes

This exceptional Netherlands East Indies 2½ Cents coin from 1945 represents a fascinating piece of colonial Asian numismatic history. Issued during the final year of Dutch rule under Queen Wilhelmina's reign, this brass composition coin (95% copper, 5% zinc) measures 31mm in diameter and weighs 12.5 grams. As a standard circulation coin minted between 1914-1945, it captures a pivotal moment when Indonesia was on the brink of independence. The 1945 date makes this particularly significant—it marks the last year of Netherlands East Indies currency before Indonesia's declaration of independence in August 1945. Collectors prize this coin for its historical importance and relative scarcity in high grades. The milled technique and coin alignment orientation showcase period-appropriate minting standards. Now demonetized, this piece has transitioned from everyday currency to a sought-after collectible that bridges European and Asian numismatic traditions. Ideal for collectors specializing in Southeast Asian history, colonial currencies, or WWII-era artifacts, this coin offers both historical context and investment potential. Its brass composition has developed an authentic patina over nearly eight decades, authenticating its age and circulation history.