Netherlands. Lot 18 zinken munten (1941-1943) (No reserve price)

This lot consists of 18 zinc coins from the Netherlands dating between 1941 and 1943. Zinc coins were commonly minted during World War II when metals like copper and nickel were scarce due to wartime demands. The use of zinc, a less durable and more corrosion-prone metal, reflects the economic conditions and resource shortages experienced by many countries involved in the conflict. Dutch zinc coinage from this early 1940s period is a tangible reminder of the Netherlands' occupation during the war and the adaptations in currency production that ensued. Collectors often find such wartime coinage historically significant, representing both numismatic rarity and a poignant narrative of resilience and change under occupation conditions. These coins typically feature traditional denominations and sometimes depict royal or national symbols adjusted for the constrained wartime context.