The hobby of collecting post stamps and coins is very common in Europe. Twice a week, on Wednesday and Saturday, collectors and merchants gather in the Post Stamps and Coins Market of Amsterdam to buy, sell, swap and evaluate stamps, postcards and coins.
Location:
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal Street in front of house no. 280.
IMPORTANT: Please note that the details of the event are subject to change.
We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers
before making any travel arrangements.
The Dutch United Provinces declared their independence from Spain in 1579; during the 17th century, they became a leading seafaring and commercial power, with settlements and colonies around the world. After a 20-year French occupation, a Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized nation, the Netherlands is also a large exporter of agricultural products. The country was a founding member of NATO and the EEC (now the EU), and participated in the introduction of the euro in 1999. [Courtesy of The World Factbook]
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