Vintage Banknote 1943 Netherlands Indies 1 Gulden WWII Emergency Queen Currency
This authentic 1943 Netherlands Indies 1 Gulden / Satoe Roepiah banknote is engraved by the renowned American Bank Note Company (ABNC), commissioned by the Dutch government-in-exile while the territory was under Japanese military occupation. It serves as a striking, tangible relic of wartime history, global conflict, and colonial transformation.
The face displays a classic, regal portrait of Queen Wilhelmina alongside the Dutch royal coat of arms. The text explicitly lists the dual currency names: EEN GULDEN (Dutch) and SATOE ROEPIAH (Indonesian, using the historic Dutch spelling for "Satu Rupiah").
Serial: AV001158
Size: 126 x 72mm
Security: Advanced fine-line geometric guilloche security lathe-work
Condition: Light creasing, but otherwise crisp
This is an authentic banknote. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.