Netherlands Indies 1939 "Wayang" 5 Gulden PMG 45 Choice Extremely Fine | Rare Vintage Paper Money

A striking piece of vintage paper money and colonial-era Indonesian history, issued by De Javasche Bank on 11 July 1939, mere months before the outbreak of WWII reshaped the region forever.

Known among collectors as the "Wayang" type for its elegant portrait of a Javanese man adorned in traditional wayang orang headdress and ceremonial regalia. An intricately engraved crown, dangling earrings, and layered necklace rendered in fine line detail that showcases classic Dutch banknote artistry at its best.

Pick# 78c | Printer: JEZ
Serial Number: YH 07819
Watermark: J's & B's
Signature #26
Graded PMG 45 — Choice Extremely Fine, reflecting strong original paper, sharp print detail, and minimal circulation wear

This note has been professionally certified and encapsulated by PMG, guaranteeing authenticity and preserving its condition for the long term — no guesswork, no risk, just a certified rare collectible ready for your collection or portfolio.

Notes from this pre-war Netherlands Indies series are increasingly hard to find in mid-to-high grades, especially with clean, well-centered printing like this example. A strong addition for collectors of Dutch colonial currency, Indonesian numismatics, or PMG-graded world banknotes.

This certified piece also makes a genuinely unique gift — a rare, one-of-a-kind find for a collector, or a thoughtful gift for dad, gift for him, or anyone who appreciates authentic vintage decor with real historical weight. Own a certified slice of Southeast Asian monetary history before it's gone.