Netherlands. Wilhelmina. 2 1/2 Cent 1913 Coincard "Vredespaleis Den Haag 1913". Private uitgave (No reserve price)

Coincard 'The Hague Peace Palace'

Unique coin card for the opening of the Peace Palace in 1913

A Temple of Peace: The Peace Palace – A Global Idea Carved in Stone

Imagine: the world in 1913. The nervousness of an approaching world war resonates throughout Europe, but in The Hague, another sound is heard. Not the clatter of weapons, but the gentle tapping of something grand. Something that does not fight, but connects. On August 28, 1913, a building opens its doors that is more than architecture – it is a symbol. A monument of faith in peace, in justice, in humanity: the Peace Palace.

Built between 1907 and 1913, made possible by American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, the palace has since stood as an unwavering beacon of hope. Not a castle of kings, but a house of law. A place where the world comes together to speak rather than fight. Here reside grand institutions such as the International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration – institutions that daily lay the foundation of peace through law.

A coin rests in the midst of this history.

This modest coin from 1913 appears simple. But upon closer inspection, you see: it is a witness to ideals that transcend the boundaries of time and land. In every engraving lies the story of diplomats, peace advocates, and leaders who believed in the impossible: 'Peace through Justice'.

This Coincard is not just a memory. It is a legacy.

In your hand, you hold more than metal. You hold onto the idea that words can triumph over weapons. That justice is stronger than violence. You feel the energy of a time when people still dared to dream of world peace, even on the eve of a world in flames.

The Peace Palace has since grown into an international symbol, a center where peace and justice are not only discussed but also shaped. Every stone, every hall, every statement made here bears the stamp of that first day in August 1913 – the day The Hague became the heart of the world.

A piece of the past in your hand. A vision that still lives.
Let this Coincard with the coin from 1913 remind you of the eternal pursuit of peace, of the belief that justice is the only path to harmony.

History does not stop. And this coin – so small, yet significant – reminds us that there are always people who choose dialogue, cooperation, and justice.

A coin. A story. A world that chose peace, unaware of what still awaited them.

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