Netherlands Indies 1929 "Coen" 50 Gulden — PMG 20 Very Fine | Scarce Antique Currency

A significant higher-denomination piece of antique paper money from De Javasche Bank's series, popularly known among collectors as the "Coen" type after its portrait of Jan Pieterszoon Coen, founder of Batavia and a defining figure in Dutch East Indies colonial history.

The 50 Gulden denomination is notably scarcer than its smaller counterparts within this series, as higher-value notes saw heavier circulation and lower survival rates over the decades — making it a true rare find among Netherlands Indies collectibles.

Pick# 72c
Serial Number: JU 02182
Graded PMG 20 — Very Fine, showing honest, well-distributed circulation wear while retaining clear design detail and solid overall presentation
Professionally certified and encapsulated by PMG, guaranteeing authenticity and protecting the note's condition for the long term

Higher-denomination notes from the Coen series are considerably harder to find than lower values, making this a meaningful acquisition for collectors building a complete run or seeking scarcer pre-war Netherlands Indies material. A certified, well-circulated example like this offers real historical substance at an accessible collector grade.

Beyond the collection value, this makes a genuinely thoughtful gift for him, a standout gift for dad, or a treasured addition to anyone's vintage decor — a scarcer denomination from a landmark pre-war series, certified, protected, and ready to collect.