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Geeltje

A Dutch popular name for a gold coin and derived from "geel,", i.e., yellow. See Gelbvogel.

In some parts of Holland the term Geelvink, i.e., "yellow-finch," is used for a Ducat or any gold piece.


Source: Frey's Dictionary (American Journal of Numismatics, Vol. 50, 1916)
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