Banknote Netherlands 100 Gulden - Portrait of a Woman - 1937

This banknote from the Netherlands has a face value of 100 guilders, issued in 1937.

The obverse of the banknote features a portrait of a woman. The Dutch text specifies the face value "Honderd Gulden" and the name of the issuing bank "De Nederlandsche Bank". Signatures are also present, authenticating the banknote.

The reverse of the banknote echoes the theme of the woman's portrait on the obverse. The face value "100" is repeated. The Dutch text confirms the value of the banknote and its issuer. The watermark integrated into the paper represents a complex geometric shape, visible in transparency, ensuring the authenticity of the banknote.

This 1937 100 guilder banknote reflects the economic and monetary context of the Netherlands during this period. Its visual design, with the woman's portrait and graphic elements, reflects the aesthetic standards of the time in terms of banknotes. The presence of signatures and a watermark underlines the security measures put in place to combat counterfeiting.