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The World’s Oldest Share can be seen until 21st of november in the Westfries Museum in Hoorn.

Published on: 16 July 2010 at 10:24

A rare opportunity to view the world’s oldest share certificate which will be on display in the Westfries Museum in Hoorn until November 21, 2010. Explore the rich history behind this unique document and become acquainted with the world’s largest trading company in the 17th and 18th centuries, the Dutch East India Company. Discover a world of merchants, investors, adventurers and immeasurable riches……but also a world of violence, slavery and corruption. An exhibition featurin...

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