10 gulden 1967

Common. While catalogue values reach $140 in uncirculated condition, the eBay market history shows examples selling in the $6-24 range across various grades (2017-2020), indicating consistent availability. The note was issued in regular circulation during 1967-1972 with standard print runs typical of a major Caribbean central bank. No documented recalls, short-lived status, or significant production constraints exist for this Pick number, and the P-9a variety is the standard issue. The note is readily obtainable in most grades.

Issued on 28 August 1967, this note commemorates the architectural and cultural identity of the Netherlands Antilles during the period of the islands' autonomous status within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The obverse prominently displays the Willemstad cityscape of Curaçao with its crowned arms symbolizing sovereignty, while the reverse features the windmill monument 'Steunend op Eigen Kracht' (Standing on Own Strength) and Aruba's modern waterfront development, reflecting the economic development and national pride of the Caribbean territory during the post-war era.

The obverse features a large numeral '10' on the left with a centrally positioned crowned coat of arms displaying five stars arranged in an X pattern, symbolizing the five principal islands of the Netherlands Antilles. The design incorporates the cityscape of Willemstad, Curaçao at center with intricate geometric border patterns and decorative elements throughout. The reverse depicts the monument 'Steunend op Eigen Kracht' (a windmill-like structure symbolizing self-reliance) on the left, with a panoramic view of modern waterfront development and institutional buildings characteristic of Aruba's capital Oranjestad at center. Both sides feature ornate Greek key pattern borders and fine line engraving work typical of prestige Caribbean currency of the era. The note includes designated signature lines for 'DE SECRETARIS' and 'DE DIRECTEUR' of the issuing bank.

FRONT SIDE: '10' (numeral value), 'Nederlandse Antillen' (Netherlands Antilles), 'WILLEMSTAD' (capital city), 'CURAÇAO' (island name), '28 AUGUSTUS' (28 August), '1967' (issue year), 'B3643432' (serial number), 'LIBERTATE UNANIMIS' (United in Freedom - Latin motto). BACK SIDE: 'BANK VAN DE NEDERLANDSE ANTILLEN' (Bank of the Netherlands Antilles), 'VOORHEEN DE CURAÇAOSCHE BANK' (Formerly the Curaçao Bank), 'TIEN GULDEN' (Ten Guilders), 'DE SECRETARIS' (The Secretary), 'DE DIRECTEUR' (The Director), 'ARUBA' (island name), 'JOH ENSCHEDE EN ZONEN' (Joh Enschede and Sons - printer mark), '10' (numeral value).

Intaglio engraving (line engraving) executed by Johan Enschede en Zonen (JEZ), the renowned Dutch security printer. The fine line work, intricate geometric patterns, and sharp detail reproduction visible throughout both sides confirm traditional copperplate engraving combined with multicolor offset or letterpress printing for the background underprint. The red serial number printing and the precision of the decorative borders demonstrate the high technical standards of mid-20th century Dutch banknote production.

This is Pick P-9a (1967 dated issue with JEZ printer mark), the primary variety of the 1967 series. PMG records indicate three catalogued variants (P-9a, P-9b, and P-9s) exist for this base Pick number, likely representing different printer runs or signature combinations. The observed example with red serial number B3643432 and clearly visible 'JOH ENSCHEDE EN ZONEN' attribution conforms to the P-9a specification. The 28 AUGUSTUS 1967 date and Willemstad/Curaçao primary designation further confirm this as the original 1967 issue variant, distinguishing it from the later 1972 reissue variants mentioned in external catalogs.