A note that captures a genuinely dark and pivotal chapter of Southeast Asian history. Issued by the Japanese military government after their invasion of the Dutch East Indies in 1942, this ½ Gulden note replaced the pre-war Dutch colonial currency almost overnight. The front shows a striking sugar palm tree design, and the block letters "SL" mark this particular printing variety.

These occupation notes were printed in massive quantities and used heavily during a chaotic period, so finding one this fresh is genuinely uncommon. This banknote graded PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Bright, original paper with no handling at all, sitting comfortably in the upper tier of what's been certified for this type.

Pick# 122b (SB2193a-b) | ND (1942) | Block SL
Watermark: Kiri Flower
PMG 65 EPQ - Gem Uncirculated, certified and slabbed

A well-preserved artifact from the WWII occupation era, historically significant and genuinely scarce to find in this kind of condition.