Brief Historical Notes on Aruba

According to the CIA Website:

Discovered and claimed for Spain in 1499, Aruba was acquired by the Dutch in 1636. The island's economy has been dominated by three main industries. A 19th century gold rush was followed by prosperity brought on by the opening in 1924 of an oil refinery. The last decades of the 20th century saw a boom in the tourism industry. Aruba seceded from the Netherlands Antilles in 1986 and became a separate, autonomous member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Movement toward full independence was halted at Aruba's request in 1990.

Aruban Gold Coins

Specifications
Technical specifications of the most frequently encountered Aruban gold coins.

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Alloy	AGW
50 Florin	22	6.72	0.900	0.1945
100 Florin	22	6.72	0.900	0.1945

Key
Diameter = Approximate Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
Alloy = Fineness of gold.
AGW = Actual fine gold weight in troy ounces.

Prices & Availability
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.

Date	Denomination	Description	Mintage	Grade	Availability	Price £	Price $
1991	50 Florin	Independence	2,600	Uncirculated	Wanted	Ask	Ask
1996	100 Florin	10th Anniversary of Autonomy	535	Proof	Wanted	Ask	Ask
1999	100 Florin	Tradition with Vision		Proof	Wanted	Ask	Ask

Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order

Aruban Silver and Base Metal Coins
For silver and base metal coins of Aruba, please look at our original Chard Coins website.

Coins Wanted
We make an active market in almost all world coins, gold or otherwise, including Aruban gold coins. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.