Finally, the 1970's plastic lanterns are being replaced by a more authentic model. First in line for the change are the lanterns located on the main canals, followed hopefully by the rest. Trial placement of the Crown lantern has taken place at several locations.

At the end of June 2003, two lamp posts on the Singel Canal were provided with new lanterns for an evening. The purpose was to compare the patterns of light. The two models, the Ritter and the Crown, had been fitted with special reflectors for directing the light downwards.