A beloved design among Netherlands Indies collectors, the "Wayang" 10 Gulden note features a striking pair of portraits: a Javanese man and woman, both adorned in elaborate wayang orang crowns and traditional jewelry, facing one another across the note in a beautifully symmetrical composition. The engraving detail on the headdresses and costumes is genuinely exceptional, making this one of the standout designs from the pre-war Netherlands Indies catalog.
Three genuine circulated are available from a different year and signature variety:
Serial Number: KS 02643 - Dated 21 September 1937, Signature: Waveren
Condition: Fine- to Fine
Genuine circulated note with honest fold marks and creasing, plus minor foxing/staining consistent with age and use. The main flaw is fairly noticeable roughness along the margins/edges, though the paper itself remains in decent overall condition.
Serial Number: DG 02095 - Dated 3 August 1939, Signature: Smith
Condition: Very Fine (VF)
A nicely preserved banknote with normal fold marks and creasing from circulation. The only real drawback is that the note is a bit dirtier than average from handling but the paper itself remains strong and crisp.
Serial Number: AR 06979 - Dated 17 September 1938, Signature: Waveren
Condition: Very Fine (VF)
Genuine circulated note with fold marks and light creasing, plus minor age-related foxing/staining. In the interest of transparency: there are two fine pinholes that may not be visible in the photos, and two minor repaired spots done to improve overall presentation but the paper itself remains strong and crisp.
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