5 Euro coin with QR code

Press release:

The Royal Dutch Mint has introduced the first coin in the world with a QR code to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Mint House. This event has led to both national and international media attention. The search term 'coin and QR' now scores 5.2 million hits on Google. Magazines and blogs all around the world have written about the coin. Designer Juan Jose Sanchez Castaño gave an interview to Deutsche Welle. Mint Master Maarten Brouwer explains: "This is a good step towards achieving our ambition to be in the top 5 of Mint Houses in the world. We distinguish ourselves especially in the areas of technology and logistics."

The design of the coin refers to both old and new. The architectural beauty of the historic Mint House building and the portrait or the Dutch queen are combined with innovative techniques like the QR code. Many details and symbolic references are included in the commemorative coin.

Circulation
The circulation of the coin is determined by the number of coins sold on July 11, 2011 at 12.00. After this date and time it is not possible to order the coin anymore. Orders could be placed via http://www.knm.nl. The anniversary package of the 5 Euros circulation coin features a special information booklet. The issue therefore costs ten Euros. In addition to the 5 Euros circulation coin, there is a  silver 5 Euros coin and a gold 10 Euros coin, both in the highest quality proof.

Via: KNM.nl