Netherland Currency, 1 Gulden, 1938.

The image depicts a historical Dutch banknote known as a "Zilverbon," with a denomination of one gulden, issued by the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It features intricate geometric patterns and a portrait on the left side, framed by detailed border designs. The text on the note, which includes the serial number 451269, specifies the legal tender status and the authority of issuance, which is indicated to be 1 October 1938. The paper is printed in brown ink with ornate decorations, including end panels with the numeric value, “1.” Signatures of distinguished officials, representing the Ministry of Finance, are positioned prominently at the bottom. This banknote serves as an example of detailed early 20th-century European currency design and monetary history, highlighting the importance of secure and artistic print techniques in financial instruments at the time.

The image depicts a historical Dutch banknote known as a "Zilverbon," with a denomination of one gulden, issued by the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It features intricate geometric patterns and a portrait on the left side, framed by detailed border designs. The text on the note, which includes the serial number 451269, specifies the legal tender status and the authority of issuance, which is indicated to be 1 October 1938. The paper is printed in brown ink with ornate decorations, including end panels with the numeric value, “1.” Signatures of distinguished officials, representing the Ministry of Finance, are positioned prominently at the bottom. This banknote serves as an example of detailed early 20th-century European currency design and monetary history, highlighting the importance of secure and artistic print techniques in financial instruments at the time.

Name/Title

Netherland Currency, 1 Gulden, 1938.

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.365.11374

Scope and Content

Netherland Currency, 1 Gulden, 1938. Series DR, Number 451269.

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Currency, Paper money, Money

Search Terms

Netherland, Dutch

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Object Name

Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 6, 2011