1/10 Gulden - Wilhelmina

Netherlands East Indies · 1942

A small silver coin featuring the crowned arms of the Netherlands on the obverse and Javanese/Malay and Arabic inscriptions on the reverse.

Country: Netherlands East Indies
Year: 1942
Denomination: 1/10 Gulden (10 Cent)
Metal: 720 parts silver, 280 parts copper
Grade: Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated with minor surface toning and wear

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Overview

A small silver coin featuring the crowned arms of the Netherlands on the obverse and Javanese/Malay and Arabic inscriptions on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued during World War II for use in the Netherlands East Indies (modern-day Indonesia). Many coins from this period were minted abroad (such as in the United States or occupied regions) due to wartime disruptions.

Obverse (front)

Features the crowned coat of arms of the Netherlands flanked by the fraction 1/10 and the denomination letter G, with the text 'NEDERL INDIE' above and the date '1942' below.

Reverse (back)

Features traditional Javanese and Arabic script lettering arranged in lines inside a circle, surrounded by further native script along the outer rim and a small star at the bottom.

Estimated value

$2 to $15 depending on preservation state and silver melt value

What drives this coin's value

Condition, presence of original mint luster, silver melt value, and specific mint variations due to wartime production locations.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated with minor surface toning and wear

Mintage & rarity

Common to scarce depending on exact mint variety and condition

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight, diameter, and silver composition using non-destructive testing if necessary. Look out for counterfeit casts and altered dates.

Notable varieties & errors

Variations related to mint marks (such as mints located in the United States for colonial circulation during WWII).

Similar coins

Other Dutch colonial coinage from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, such as 1/4 Gulden and 1/2 Gulden denominations.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry environment in a PVC-free coin holder or flip. Never clean the coin, as harsh cleaning agents or physical wiping will destroy its original surfaces and reduce numismatic value.