Discover the stunning 1963 Suriname 5 Gulden, designated as P120b and B506b, in pristine UNC condition! This beautiful banknote features a captivating front design showcasing a woman gracefully balancing a basket of fruits and vegetables on her head, alongside a torch adorned with a 1963 banner. Flip it over to reveal the intricate coat of arms, flanked by two native Indians wielding bows and arrows, symbolizing strength and heritage. The note, measuring 152 x 66 mm, is printed on high-quality paper by JOH. ENSCHEDÉ EN ZONEN IMP. The vibrant blue and bluish-gray colors, combined with the unique parrot head watermark, make this piece a must-have for collectors. Celebrate the rich history and culture of Suriname with this remarkable 5 Gulden note from 1963!
SCWPM.#120b - TBB.#B506b - Date: 1963
Grade: UNC - Signature: 2 - Prefix: CP or CO
Description: Colour: Blue and bluish-gray.
Front: Woman carrying basket of fruit and vegetables on head; torch with 1963 banner.
Back: Coat of arms of two native indians with bows and arrows flanking a shield with sailing ship, star, and palm tree. No security thread. - Watermark: Parrot head.
Printer: JOH. ENSCHEDÉ EN ZONEN IMP.
Size: 152 x 66 mm. - Material: Paper.
General information: 1963 Issues
These notes are like the preceding issues, but with a new coat of arms with a shield at center back. The ship on the left of the shield symbolizes the past, when slaves were brought from Africa by boat. The royal palm tree on the right of the shield symbolizes the present, and is the symbol of a just person (“The just person should blossom like a palm”). The diamond in the middle is the stylized form of the heart, the organ of love. The points of the diamond show the four directions of the wind. Inside the diamond is a five-pointed star symbolizing the five continents from which the in habitants of Suriname migrated: Africa, America, Australia, Asia, and Europe.
Source: The Banknotebook
| Title | 5 Gulden - 1963 - P120b - B506b - Unc |
|---|---|
| Brand | SURINAME |
| Category | SURINAM |
| SKU | SRG.506b |
| Condition | new |
| MPN | SRG.506b |
