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1/10 Guilder (10 Cent)

1/10 Guilder (Tenth Gulden)

Netherlands East Indies · 1942

A small silver coin featuring Arabic/Javanese script on one side and the Netherlands East Indies coat of arms with the denomination on the other.

Country: Netherlands East Indies
Year: 1942
Denomination: 1/10 Guilder (10 Cent)
Metal: 720 Silver, 280 Copper
Grade: Fine to Very Fine with moderate circulation wear and natural toning.

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Overview

A small silver coin featuring Arabic/Javanese script on one side and the Netherlands East Indies coat of arms with the denomination on the other.

Historical significance

Issued during World War II shortly before the Japanese occupation of the Dutch East Indies, making coins from this late colonial period historically significant.

Obverse (front)

Central inner circle featuring Arabic and regional script, surrounded by a border containing further decorative Javanese/Arabic script.

Reverse (back)

The crowned shield of the Netherlands East Indies with a rampant lion holding a sword, flanked by the fraction 1/10 and the letter G for Gulden, with the country name 'NEDERL INDIE' at the top and the date '1942' at the bottom alongside a mint mark.

Estimated value

$2 to $10 depending on condition

What drives this coin's value

Overall state of preservation, presence of the mint mark, and eye appeal.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine with moderate circulation wear and natural toning.

Mintage & rarity

Common, millions were produced during the war years at the US mints.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight, diameter, and use the ping test or a magnet to verify silver composition; genuine examples should not be magnetic.

Notable varieties & errors

Varieties mainly pertain to mint mark differences (e.g., San Francisco mint 'S' versus Philadelphia or Utrecht mint marks from other years).

Similar coins

Other denominations of Netherlands East Indies silver coinage from the same era, such as the 1/4 guilder or 1/2 guilder.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges using clean cotton gloves, store in a cool and dry environment inside an inert holder or flip, and never clean the coin.

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Overview

Historical significance

Obverse (front)

Reverse (back)

Estimated value

What drives this coin's value

Grade assessment

Mintage & rarity

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Notable varieties & errors

Similar coins

Care & preservation

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