Suriname 10 Gulden 2000 Very Fine Banknote

Suriname 10 Gulden Banknote (2000 Issue) – Birds Series

Features:

• Issuer: Central Bank of Suriname (Centrale Bank van Suriname)
• Period: Republic (1975-date)
• Type: Standard Circulation Banknote
• Year: 2000
• Value: 10 Guilders (10 Gulden)
• Currency: Surinamese Guilder (1826-2003)
• Size: 140 × 70 mm
• Shape: Rectangular
• Composition: Paper
• Demonetized: 31 December 2003
• Series: 2000 Issue "Birds"
• References: P# 147, Plomp# PLS22.2

Obverse:The front of the banknote features a vibrant mix of green, purple, and brown on a multicolored underprint. A striking Black-throated Mango Hummingbird (Anthracothorax viridigula) is prominently displayed at the left center. Above, the Coat of Arms of Suriname is positioned at the upper center. The design also includes a stylized bug and ascending-size serial numbers for security.

• Text: "CENTRALE BANK VAN SURINAME"
• Date: "1 JANUARY 2000"
• Denomination: "10"

Reverse:
The back of the note features the beautiful Scarlet Star Flower (Guzmania lingulata) over an illustration of the Central Bank of Suriname Building in the background. A stylized bug accompanies the design.

• Text:
  • "DE LA RUE" (printer)
  • "CENTRALE BANK VAN SURINAME"
  • "TIEN GULDEN" (Ten Gulden)
  • "NADRUK VERBODEN: SURINAAMS WETBOEK VAN STRAFRECHT ARTIKEL 260" (Counterfeiting Forbidden: Suriname Criminal Law, Article 260)

Watermark:
A subtle depiction of the Central Bank of Suriname Building, with an electrotype watermark of "CBVS" (Centrale Bank van Suriname.