1 gulden 1942 — Curacao ( Pick: 35 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 gulden issued in Curacao in 1942. It is cataloged under Pick number 35. Its dimensions are 157 x 66 mm. The note features the signatures of G.A. Wouters, the Governor, and H.I. Franke, the Administrator of Finances. Printed by the American Bank Note Company, it is red in color.
A total of 1,000,000 notes were produced. The characteristics recorded provide essential details for cataloging this banknote.
Curacao was a part of the Netherlands Antilles during its issuance, with the Netherlands Antilles being established in 1954.
A total of 1,000,000 notes were produced. The characteristics recorded provide essential details for cataloging this banknote.
Curacao was a part of the Netherlands Antilles during its issuance, with the Netherlands Antilles being established in 1954.
Specifications
- Signed by
- G.A. Wouters (Governor) and H.I. Franke (Administrator of Finances)
- Date of issue
- 1942
- Printing office
- American Bank Note Company
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red
- Dimensions
- 157 x 66 mm
- Amount produced
- 1,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 35
About this banknote
The Curaçaosche Bank issued this 1 gulden banknote in 1942. This series was introduced during World War II as a response to economic conditions and the strategic importance of Curaçao in the Caribbean basin. The notes were printed by the American Bank Note Company to ensure quality and security.
The front side of the note features a seated allegorical figure with maritime elements in the background. On the reverse, there is a prominent depiction of the Dutch coat of arms flanked by two lions. The note is 157 x 66 mm in size and is printed in red. Signatures on the note include G.A. Wouters, Governor, and H.I. Franke, Administrator of Finances.
