Coin Identifier
1/10 Gulden — obverse
Obverse
1/10 Gulden — reverse
Reverse
1/10 Gulden (1 Dime)

1/10 Gulden

Netherlands East Indies · 1942

A small silver coin featuring the crowned arms of the Netherlands on one side with the denomination '1/10 G' and text 'NEDERL. INDIE', and Arabic and Javanese script on the other side.

Country
Netherlands East Indies
Year
1942
Denomination
1/10 Gulden (1 Dime)
Metal
720 Silver, 280 Copper
Grade
About Uncirculated (AU)

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Overview

A small silver coin featuring the crowned arms of the Netherlands on one side with the denomination '1/10 G' and text 'NEDERL. INDIE', and Arabic and Javanese script on the other side.

Historical significance

Issued during World War II just before the Japanese occupation of the Dutch East Indies, reflecting the colonial administration of the Netherlands in Southeast Asia.

Obverse (front)

Features the crowned arms of the Netherlands dividing the denomination '1/10 G', surrounded by the legend 'NEDERL. INDIE' and the date '1942' with an 'S' mint mark below.

Reverse (back)

Displays denomination in Javanese and Arabic scripts within a dotted circle, surrounded by further native script along the rim and a small star.

Estimated value

$2 to $10 depending on condition and silver melt value

What drives this coin's value

Condition, grade, presence of the San Francisco 'S' mint mark, and silver bullion value.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU)

Mintage & rarity

Common, tens of millions minted during the war years

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight, diameter, and use the ping test or a coin magnet to ensure it is 720 silver rather than base metal counterfeits.

Notable varieties & errors

Varieties mainly relate to different mint marks depending on whether they were minted in Utrecht, San Francisco, or Melbourne during WWII.

Similar coins

Other Dutch East Indies silver fractional gulden coins from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place in a PVC-free coin flip or holder. Do not clean, as harsh cleaning destroys numismatic value.