In 1980 Bruno Ninaber designed the new set of Dutch coins with the image of queen Beatrix; the coins were taken into production in 1982. The portrait side shows Beatrix in her official capacity as Queen of the Netherlands: proud and clear.
The reverse side expresses the historical development of the Dutch currency with its respect for tradition. The graphical representation of the decimal system reflects the orderliness of the Dutch polder landscape and also shows the structure of the currency system.
