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1/10 Gulden (10 Cents)

1/10 Gulden

Netherlands East Indies · 1942

A small silver coin featuring the Dutch crowned lion coat of arms on one side and native Javanese/Malay script on the other.

Country: Netherlands East Indies
Year: 1942
Denomination: 1/10 Gulden (10 Cents)
Metal: 720 Silver, 280 Copper
Grade: Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated (XF-AU) with minor toning and surface wear.

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Overview

A small silver coin featuring the Dutch crowned lion coat of arms on one side and native Javanese/Malay script on the other.

Historical significance

Issued during World War II, just prior to and during the Japanese occupation of the Dutch East Indies. Coins from 1942 were often minted in foreign mints such as San Francisco or Denver due to the occupation of the Netherlands.

Obverse (front)

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

Reverse (back)

Inscriptions in Javanese and Arabic/Malay script indicating the denomination within a circle, surrounded by decorative script border.

Estimated value

$2 to $15 depending on condition (higher for uncirculated examples)

What drives this coin's value

Condition/grade, presence of mint marks, and overall original surface preservation.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated (XF-AU) with minor toning and surface wear.

Mintage & rarity

Common for 1942-S issue, millions minted to supply wartime circulation.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight, diameter, and magnetic properties (silver is non-magnetic). Compare lettering and details with known genuine specimens.

Notable varieties & errors

Mint mark variations (S for San Francisco, M for Utrecht, or no mintmark depending on the specific year).

Similar coins

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

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges using cotton gloves. Store in a cool, dry, PVC-free coin flip or capsule. Do not clean, as harsh cleaning destroys numismatic value.

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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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