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1 Gulden - Juliana

 
Silver (.720) 10 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Suriname
Queen
Juliana (1948-1975)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1962-1966
Value
1 Guilder (1 Gulden) (1&nbspSRG)
Currency
Guilder (1826-2003)
Composition
Silver (.720)
Weight
10 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#14531
Rarity index
26%

Reverse

Denomination divided by coat of arms supported by two natives with year above. Legend below with mint and privy mark underneath. The whole surrounded by a wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1966
1 G
SURINAME

Unabridged legend: 1 Gulden

Engraver: Joop Hekman

Edge

Plain with inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: JUSTITIA * PIETAS * FIDES *

Translation: Justice Piety Faith

Comment

The "S" on the 1962 proof coin refers to minister of finance Jules Sedney

Krause claims that the 1966 coins were never brought in circulation. This claim is not found in Schulman (2023) or Passon (2022).


Coat of arms of Suriname (Source: Wikipedia)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Gulden - Juliana 1962-1966 coin from Suriname is that it was the first coin to feature Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, who reigned from 1948 to 1984. The coin was minted in 1962 to commemorate her 10th anniversary as Queen, and it was produced in silver (.720) and weighs 10 grams. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, especially in high condition.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1962  150000 - - - - - -
1962 S 650 - - - - - -
1966  100000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Gulden - Juliana 1962-1966 coin.