Netherlands Indies (Indonesia) 500 Gulden Paper Money 08.01.1926 Specimen

Country: Netherlands Indies (Indonesia)

Issuer / Authority: De Javasche Bank

Denomination: 500 Gulden

Date: 8 January 1926

Series: Coen Series, Specimen

Grade / Condition: AU50 (PMG Grading)

A rare and highly desirable Specimen Netherlands Indies 500 Gulden note dated 8 January 1926, created by De Javasche Bank during the Dutch colonial period. As one of the highest denominations designed and later issued for circulation, the 500 Gulden note represents a prestigious and historically significant piece of the monetary heritage of the Netherlands Indies and modern-day Indonesia.

Certified AU50 by PMG Grading, this note exhibits exceptional paper quality and outstanding eye appeal. High-denomination banknotes of this caliber were primarily used for major commercial, banking, and government transactions and were produced in comparatively limited quantities. As a result, surviving examples are highly sought after by advanced collectors of colonial and world paper money.

With its impressive denomination, historical importance, and strong collector appeal, this 500 Gulden note is an exceptional addition to any collection of Indonesian, colonial, or world banknotes.