Curaçao Chronicle: The last Netherlands Antillean coin: First strike of commemorative farewell NAf Coin
The inaugural strike of the 5-guilder “Farewell NAf” commemorative coin was celebrated at the Royal Dutch Mint (KNM) in Houten, the Netherlands. This special silver coin features all birds depicted on Netherlands Antillean banknotes: the Hummingbird, Flamingo, Andean Sparrow, Bananaquit, and Caribbean Mockingbird, along with the text: Vaarwel NAf – Farewell Naf – Ayó Naf.
This will be the last Netherlands-Antillean coin minted for the countries of Curaçao and Sint Maarten. After more than 70 years as the currency of first six, then five, and finally two islands within the Kingdom, the Netherlands Antillean guilder will be replaced by the Caribbean guilder as of March 31, 2025. The depiction of the birds on the coin highlights the connection between the NAf banknotes and coins. In addition, 5-guilder circulation-quality farewell NAf coins will be minted. The commemorative coin will go on sale at the end of this month.
Read more about the Naf farewell.