An Impossible Set
Suriname: Zilverbon

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One of the results of the Netherlands being invaded by Germany during World War II was that the Dutch colonies no longer had their usual supply of currency. In addition, as is common during periods of conflict, the population hoarded things of value and the silver content of coins made them an easy ...
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Set Details
Note Description: 1 Gulden 1942
Grade: 63
Country: Suriname
Note Number: SUR105c
Signatures/
Vignettes: 		- Printer: ABNC
Certification #: 1907354-108
Owner: ColonialCoinsUK
Set Category: World
Set Name: An Impossible Set
Slot Name: Suriname: Zilverbon
Research: See PMG's Census Report for this Note

Owner's Description

The note representing this Zilverbon issue is a 1 Gulden note dated 30 April 1942 (p105c) and is the first issue to bear two serial numbers. On the left of the front of the note is an image of Athena, the Goddess of War, no doubt as a reference to the circumstances that these notes were issued under. The back of the note continues the simple black and white theme and features a typical intricate design from ABNC.

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