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King’s Day ready
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King’s Day ready

Sorry, I will not be in Amersfoort tomorrow, but that doesn’t mean I am not ready for King’s Day. Got some orange cookies with a crown from the supermarket, and just bought a “koningsbrood” (King’s bread) at the bakery. I have two paper crowns, so what else do I need? I shouldn’t forget to put […]

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Two New Royal Peppermint Tins
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Two New Royal Peppermint Tins

On the occasion of King’s Day 2018 Fortuin Dockum B.V. has issued two new royal peppermint tins. I must admit I do like previous designs much better. See my article 125 Years Wilhelmina Peppermints – A Collector’s Item  On the website of the Kruidvat the tin with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima on it costs […]

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125 Years Wilhelmina Peppermints – A Collector’s Item The new box - Copyright: Fortuin Dockum B.V.
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125 Years Wilhelmina Peppermints – A Collector’s Item

The peppermints with the portrait of the young Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands on it is probably the most known peppermint brand of the Netherlands. In 1892 the Dutch sugar confectioner Fortuin Dockum B.V., founded in 1842, created the “Wilhelmina Mints” on the occasion of their 50th anniversary and named them after the 12-year-old Queen […]

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