The Dutch coins for daily use have been minted in Utrecht since 1567. At the beginning of the 19th century, the Mint in Utrecht was a state owned organization, 's Rijks Munt. In 1994 it was restructured and became the Nederlandse Munt N.V. with the Ministry of Finance as the sole shareholder. By Royal degree in 1999 the designation 'Royal' was added. Since the end of 2016 Groep Heylen is owner of the Royal Dutch Mint, transforming the Royal Dutch Mint from a state-held to a fully privatised entrprise. The Royal Dutch Mint takes a major position in monetary transactions and considers quality of paramount importance. This means that all activities have been professionalized in detail. Take, for example, the purchase of raw materials, design and production techniques and the sale of end products. The following areas of attention are central to the daily activities of the Royal Dutch Mint: • Circulation money for over 40 countries • Commemorative coins and medals • National and international collectors markets • Alliances • Medals and royal decorations • Counterfeit prevention From a monumental building in Utrecht – purposely designed and built as a Mint in 1911 – a close team of professionals works on various projects within these areas of attention.