Netherlands. 10 Cents Coincard "De Hongerwinter 1944-1945" (private uitgave) (No reserve price)

The Hunger Winter 1944-1945. Hunger makes every person bad.

Remembering the Hunger Winter: 80 Years Later

In the cold winter of 1944-1945, the Netherlands suffered a darkness that weighed heavily on the hearts of many. It was the Hunger Winter, a period when hope for a better future nearly vanished under the shadow of World War II. While the world around them was in chaos, the people in the cities of the western Netherlands fought an invisible enemy: hunger.

Twenty thousand lives were snuffed out, not by bullets, but by the merciless grip of hunger and cold. Children's voices died away as mothers shared their last morsels with their emaciated children. Men wandered through deserted streets, searching for a crumb of bread or a single potato. It was a time of immense pain, when the human spirit was burdened by the weight of despair.

But then, when all hope seemed lost, the food drops arrived. Like angels from heaven, planes delivered life-saving packages. A loaf of bread, a can of soup, a blanket—simple items that made the difference between life and death.

Now, 80 years later, we remember these dark days with a Coincard that makes those times tangible. This Coincard is more than just a coin; it's a tribute to the resilience of the Dutch people, a reminder of the fight against inhumane conditions, and a symbol of hope that continues to burn brightly even in the darkest nights.

Let this Coincard find a place in your collection – a reminder of those who did not survive, and a tribute to those who fought for a better future.


***Unique coin card, private edition, serial numbers are issued randomly***