Netherlands €5 2022. Maastricht Treaty. Silver Proof

30th Anniversary of the Maastricht Treaty
The Maastricht Treaty, one of the most important in the founding of the European Union was signed on February 7, 2022.

The treaty significantly changed the institutions and decision-making processes of the European Economic Community. Its three pillars are a common foreign and security policy; and cooperation between governments in the field of justice and home affairs. In addition, an Economic and Monetary Union paragraph was included which led to the introduction of the single euro currency in 2002. It was signed by twelve countries: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom. Designer Rinus Van Hall was inspired by the three pillars that form the basis of the treaty and by where the treaty was signed, the Government Building in Maastricht. On the obverse, King Willem-Alexander‘s head is in the middle of the ceiling structure of the building’s hall. The twelve stars symbolize the original member states. On the reverse are twelve fountain pens that draw a temple front, with three supporting pillars as a symbol for the three pillars of the treaty. Spread across the reverse side are 27 stars since the EU now has 27 members.

SPECIFICATIONS
Value Metal       Weight     Diam.   Quality  Mintage 
€5    .925 silver 15.5 gm  33 mm  Proof    4,000