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2018 Netherlands 1 oz Silver Lion Dollar Restrike NGC GEM PF FR

“America’s First Silver Dollar”

This week’s CoinWeek Giveaway features a stunning modern tribute to one of the most important trade coins in world history: the 2018 Netherlands 1 oz Silver Lion Dollar Restrike, certified NGC GEM Proof with a First Day of Issue attribution.

Struck by the Royal Dutch Mint and limited to a mintage of just 5,000 coins, this Silver Proof restrike honors the legendary Lion Dollar first issued in 1617, a coin that helped shape global commerce and early American monetary history. With its brilliant Proof finish, classic design, and elite third-party certification, this giveaway coin is a standout for both collectors and history enthusiasts.

Classic Design with Deep Historical Roots

The obverse of the 2018 Silver Lion Dollar Restrike features a standing armored knight, a powerful symbol of defense and sovereignty. At his feet rests a shield bearing the rampant lion, a design element found on both Dutch and Belgian coats of arms. Surrounding the design are two rings of beadwork and the Latin legend MO. ARG. PRO. CONFOE. BELG., translating to “Silver money of the Province of the Netherlands,” along with the mint mark TRA, representing Utrecht.

On the reverse, the iconic heraldic lion takes center stage in a larger, commanding form. Encircled by beadwork and inscriptions, the coin bears the date 2018 and the historic motto CONFIDENS. DNO. NON. MOVETVR, meaning “Who trusts in the Lord is not moved.” Together, the obverse and reverse designs faithfully recreate the look and spirit of the original Lion Dollar while showcasing modern Proof striking quality.

The Lion Dollar and Early American Commerce

The original Lion Dollar, or Leeuwendaalder, was one of the most widely accepted silver trade coins of the 16th and 17th centuries. Minted in the Netherlands and struck in .750 fine silver, it circulated across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas.

In colonial North America, Lion Dollars played a critical role in trade and finance, particularly in New Amsterdam, the Dutch colony that would later become New York City. The first paper money issued by the colony was payable in Lion Dollars, helping stabilize commerce during a period of economic uncertainty. Even as other currencies struggled with inflation, the Lion Dollar’s reputation for reliability made it a trusted standard of value.

A Modern Tribute Worthy of the Original

This 2018 Silver Lion Dollar Restrike brings that remarkable legacy into the modern era. With 1 troy ounce of silver, a flawless Proof presentation, and NGC certification, it bridges centuries of monetary history in a single collectible coin.

Enter the CoinWeek Giveaway for a chance to own a beautifully executed modern homage to one of the most influential silver coins ever struck.

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Entries into our Contest are accepted from January 24th until 8 AM on Saturday January 31st, 2026

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