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Anthonius Johannes Geesink (Anton) (1934-2010) became famous around the world 60 years ago, when he became the first non-Japanese to win the World Judo Championship in the heavyweight category. Many victories and awards followed, including two other world titles, twenty-one European championships and a gold medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. For this reason, the Royal Netherlands Mint dedicates a commemorative 5 coin to him. euros to this exceptional athlete.
Anton Geesink has also made his mark on judo beyond his sporting achievements. He took several initiatives to make the complex rules of judo more understandable. For example, scoring was simplified. In addition, he invented the contrast of colors of the adversaries. Nowadays, instead of two white uniforms, one wears white and the other blue. This makes the competitions much easier for the referee and the public to follow. After winning his Olympic title, Geesink opened his own gym in Utrecht, where he also taught. The street where the gym is located was named "Anton Geesinkstraat". The judoka also has a statue in Wijk C, the Utrecht neighborhood where Geesink was born.
The 5 euro Anton Geesink coin was designed by artist Malin Persson. Judo is inextricably linked to Japan and this was a great source of inspiration for Persson.
King Willem-Alexander is depicted on the obverse, with a beard. His head is surrounded by the symbol of the "Kodokan", the first judo school that was founded in Tokyo in 1882.
On the reverse is Anton Geesink during his victory at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. In full concentration, holding his opponent with a headlock. The circles symbolize the twenty seconds that the headlock must last to win the fight. Also, the circles indicate a rising sun. Japan is also known as the "Country of the Rising Sun".
Metal: Silver-plated copper
Weight: 10.50 g
Diameter: 29.0 mm
Quality: Circulation
Nominal value: 5 euros
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