Cent (World War II Dutch Coin)
The cent was the smallest unit of currency in the Netherlands, while under German occupation during World War II. It was worth 1/100 of a Dutch Guilder. The coin was made entirely of zinc and was designed by the Dutch national-socialist Nico de Haas.
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