5 gulden 1944 — Netherlands ( Pick: 63 )

Region: Europe

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 5 gulden issued in the Netherlands in 1944. It is cataloged under Pick number 63. Its characteristics include green coloration, a paper composition, and dimensions of 129 x 73 mm. The banknote bears the signatures of Oppel and Meinoud Marinus Rost van Tonningen, and it was printed by De Bussy in Amsterdam.

This 5 gulden note is part of a total production of 26,000,000 pieces.

The design features are not specified. The Netherlands was under German occupation during the year of this issue.

Specifications

Signed by: Oppel, Meinoud Marinus Rost van Tonningen
Date of issue: 16 October 1944
Printing office: De Bussy, Amsterdam
Paper: Paper
Colour: Green
Dimensions: 129 x 73 mm
Amount produced: 26000000
Pick catalog: 63

About this banknote

The "Zilverbon" 5 gulden banknote was issued by the Netherlands Government in 1944. This series was introduced during the German occupation of the Netherlands in World War II, intended to address shortages of metal currency by providing an equivalent in paper form.

The front design of the note prominently features the denomination "VIJF GULDEN" with the number "5" inside ornate hexagonal designs. The back side displays the words "NEDERLAND" and "WETTIG BETAALMIDDEL" with a central lion motif. It was printed by De Bussy, Amsterdam, with a total production of 26,000,000 notes.