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1 Gulden - Wilhelmina
1943 year| Silver (.720) (Copper .280) | 10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Wilhelmina (1890-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1943 |
| Value | 1 Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (decimalized, 1854-1948) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) (Copper .280) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1952 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#36509 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
Small coat of arms of the Netherlands dividing value.
Palm-tree privy mark (left) and mint mark (D) right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MUNT VAN HET KONINGRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN
1 G
D
1943
Translation: Coin of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Edge
Plain inscripted
Script: Latin
Lettering: ★ GOD ★ ZIJ ★ MET ★ ONS
Translation: God be with us
Comment
The palm tree mark on Dutch coins signifies that these coins for circulation in the overseas territories, Netherlands Antilles, Suriname and/or Netherlands East Indies. The exact destination is only known through the documentation.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gulden - Wilhelmina 1943 coin from Indonesia › Netherlands East Indies (1601-1949) is that it was minted during the Japanese occupation of the Dutch East Indies during World War II. The coin features a portrait of Queen Wilhelmina on one side and a depiction of a rice stalk and a cotton plant on the other, symbolizing the agricultural richness of the region. Despite being made of silver and copper, the coin was not widely used due to the wartime economic conditions and the scarcity of metal resources. As a result, it has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the history of Indonesia and the Netherlands East Indies.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 D | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Gulden - Wilhelmina 1943 coin.
