Suriname 1000 Gulden Very Fine Banknote

 Suriname 1000 Gulden Banknote | Central Bank of Suriname 

Features:

• Issuer: Suriname
• Issuing Bank: Central Bank of Suriname (Centrale Bank van Suriname)
• Queen: Juliana (Reign: 1948-1975)
• Type: Standard Circulation Banknote
• Value: 1000 Guilders (1000 Gulden) (1000 SRD)
• Currency: Surinamese Guilder (1826-2003)
• Composition: Paper
• Size: 151 × 66 mm
• Shape: Rectangular
• Demonetized: Yes

Design Details:

• Obverse:
  Features a native woman holding a torch on the right side. The note has a brown color scheme with a multicolor undertint. It includes the denomination, issue date (September 1, 1963), and the inscription "CENTRALE BANK VAN SURINAME." Printed by Joh. Enschedé and Sons, Netherlands.

• Reverse:
  Showcases the coat of arms of Suriname at the center, which differs from the 1957 issue. The lower section contains a block of text referencing Article 260 of the Dutch Criminal Code concerning the forgery and misuse of banknotes. The motto “JUSTITIA - PIETAS - FIDES” (Justice - Piety - Faith) is inscribed.

• Watermark:
  Features a parrot’s head for authenticity.

• Signature:
  Signed by Victor Max de Miranda (VMM), President of the Central Bank of Suriname.

• Printer:
  Royal Joh. Enschedé (Koninklijke Joh. Enschedé, Johan Enschede en Zonen), Haarlem, Netherlands.

This historic and collectible banknote is a remarkable piece of Suriname's monetary history. A sought-after note among collectors, it was also made available in quantity to the numismatic community by the Central Bank.