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1 Gulden West-Indische Bank

Issuer West-Indische Bank
Year 1840-1848
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Printer Royal Joh. Enschedé (Koninklijke Joh. Enschedé, Johan Enschede en Zonen), Haarlem, Netherlands (1703-date)
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Obverse description Brown uniface note of octagonal format, with a decorative border composed of musical notes attributed to J.M. Fleischman. The face carries the bank name, denomination, redemption clause, and authorising inscription in letterpress, with the date and numeral value integrated into the text. Signature varieties are known.
Obverse lettering WEST-INDISCHE BANK Goed voor EEN GULDEN. Verwisselbaar, op vertoon, bij de West-Indische Bank, ingevolge haar Reglement. Namens de Loofd-Directie, ZEGGE 1 1840
(Translation: West Indies Bank Good for 1 Gulden Interchangeable, upon presentation, at the West Indies Bank, pursuant to her Regulations. On behalf of the Chief Executive, Say 1 1840)
Reverse description Plain unprinted reverse, characteristic of this uniface issue. The octagonal paper shape is clearly defined, with no text, vignette, or ornamental elements. A handwritten notation appears in the upper right area, likely a contemporary collector or inventory marking.
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