50 Gulden 1946 — De Javasche Bank Federal Series | Netherlands Indies Currency

This 1946 Federal Series 50 Gulden note is genuinely scarce and rarely turns up in nice surviving condition after nearly 80 years. A classic piece of Netherlands Indies monetary history, featuring one of the most visually striking designs in the series.

Front: A traditional sailing boat at sea, depicted at left within the note's ornate period engraving.
Back: Legal warning text (multilingual), issued under the authority of De Javasche Bank.
Watermark: Geometric pattern woven across the paper.

Each note offered here is an original, hand-checked piece, not a reprint or replica.

Choose Your Note (Serial Number & Condition):

Option 1 — Serial Number QQF 093209 — Grade: VF (Very Fine)
Paper remains nice and thick. Expected fold marks and creasing from genuine period circulation. Foxing and toning present, consistent with the note's age and history of handling. Minor flaw: only a very slight nick on the top-center margin/edge.

Option 2 — Serial Number TQP 091043 — Grade: VF- (Very Fine Minus)
Paper remains nice and thick. Fold marks and creasing from circulation, with foxing and some soiling from age and handling. Minor flaw: a minor tear on the bottom-center margin/edge from an old, long-set fold.

Option 3 — Serial Number RQV 003414 — Grade: F+ (Fine Plus)
Paper remains nice and thick. Fold marks and creasing from circulation, with foxing and some soiling from age and handling. Minor flaws: very slight nicks on the top, bottom, and left margin/edge.

Option 4 — Serial Number SQR 049772 — Grade: F (Fine)
Paper is still decent though slightly softened. Fold marks and creasing from circulation, with foxing and some soiling from age and handling. Minor flaws: one fine pinhole near the center, and slight nicks around the note's margin/edge.

All photos are high-resolution scans taken directly from the actual note, so every detail is visible exactly as it is. The exact note you receive will match the serial number shown in the photos — please zoom in and review the images carefully before purchasing so there are no surprises on arrival. Need extra photos or a closer look at any area? Just message us, happy to help.

Every banknote we sell is 100% guaranteed authentic, never a replica or reproduction.

A scarce piece of Netherlands Indies monetary history, and a strong addition for any serious banknote or world currency collector.