10 Sen (Netherlands East Indies; Silver Pattern) 2603 (1943) front 10 Sen (Netherlands East Indies; Silver Pattern) 2603 (1943) back
10 Sen (Netherlands East Indies; Silver Pattern) 2603 (1943) photo
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10 Sen Netherlands East Indies; Silver Pattern

2603 (1943) year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Shōwa (1926-1989)
Type
Pattern
Year
2603 (1943)
Calendar
Japanese - Kōki
Value
10 Sen (0.10)
Currency
Gulden (1942-1944)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#409645
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Stick puppet ("Wayang") flanked by two sakuras.

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Sen (Netherlands East Indies; Silver Pattern) 2603 (1943) from Japan made of Silver is that it was designed by the Japanese government during World War II as a potential replacement for the Dutch East Indies' currency, which was occupied by Japan at the time. The coin features a unique blend of Japanese and Dutch design elements, reflecting the complex history of the region during that period.