Netherlands. 1940–1953 – Lot of 3 gulden banknotes – Queen Emma, Willem Cornelis Mees and Hugo de Groot (No reserve price)

Netherlands. 1940–1953 – Lot of 3 gulden banknotes – Queen Emma, Willem Cornelis Mees and Hugo de Groot

Three Dutch banknotes issued by De Nederlandsche Bank, featuring historical portraits, maritime scenes and ornamental designs.

Contents

10 gulden, 23 March 1953 – Hugo de Groot – serial number 6AS084308. Portrait beside the scales of justice; reverse with ornamental denomination, globe and sailing ships.

25 gulden, 19 March 1941 – Willem Cornelis Mees – serial number ND024184. Portrait of the former president of De Nederlandsche Bank; reverse with intricate decorative patterns and the bank’s monogram.

20 gulden, 20 December 1940 – Queen Emma – serial number CA102314. Portrait alongside sailing ships; reverse with a historic view of Amsterdam.

Specifications

Country: Netherlands.

Issuing bank: De Nederlandsche Bank.

Number of banknotes: 3.

Denominations: 10, 20 and 25 gulden.

Dates shown: 1940, 1941 and 1953.