Do you have a token from the tour but can't quite remember what it represents?
This coin has been especially created for you. On one side, you'll find an exact replica of the rooschelling (rose shilling). The name "rose shilling" is likely derived from the rose engraved on the center of the coin.
A rose shilling is a historical silver coin from the time of the 17th century Dutch Republic. It was worth 6 stuivers — a small unit of currency used in the period. The coins were made by several of the provinces constituting the republic, including Holland in the year 1601, where Rotterdam is situated.
With one rose shilling, you could:
- Buy about 3 kg of rye (prices varied depending on the harvest), enough to bake 6 loaves of rye bread!
- Pay for six tolls for a horse-drawn carriage, including passengers.
- Purchase 6 liters of beer (excluding taxes, of course!)
* One stuiver was worth 5 cents.