Catalog
2 1/2 Gulden
| Issuer | Curaçaosche Bank |
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| Year | 1918 |
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| Reference(s) | P#7C |
| Obverse description | The obverse is printed in orange-brown tones on a fine guilloche underprint ground. The issuer's name 'CURAÇAOSCHE BANK' appears in large bold letterpress type across the centre, with the denomination expressed in an ornate cartouche as 'f 2.50' at upper centre and in spelled-out Dutch text 'Twee Gulden Vijftig Centen' below. Denomination numerals '2½' appear in circular vignettes at both lower-left and upper-right corners, with a serial number prefixed 'Nº' at upper right and manuscript signatures and date at lower centre. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is entirely covered by an intricate engine-turned guilloche pattern in red and yellow-ochre tones, with elaborate rosette medallions symmetrically arranged at the left and right sides flanking a central radiating geometric design. A block of Dutch-language warning text concerning the legal penalties for counterfeiting is set within the upper portion of the guilloche field. The overall composition relies entirely on the fine lathe-work ornament with no pictorial vignette. |
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| Protection type | Guilloche underprint |
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