This 1944 ¼ Gulden coin from Curaçao features a striking bust of Queen Wilhelmina on the obverse, surrounded by Dutch text, making it a captivating addition for collectors of historical currency. Crafted from .640 silver with a touch of copper, this 19mm coin not only showcases intricate design elements like a palm tree and mint mark but also represents a unique piece of Caribbean numismatic history.
- Issuer: Curaçao
- Year: 1944
- Face Value: ¼ Gulden
- Composition: Silver (.640) (36% copper)
- Size: 19mm diameter
- Obverse: Queen Wilhelmina bust facing left, text in Dutch surrounding.
- Reverse: Value in center surrounded by text in Dutch. Date below. Palm tree at 8 o’clock and mint mark at 4 o’clock.
- Catalogue Reference: KM# 44, Schön# 36, Scholt I# 1332, Scholt I# 1336
- Numista N#: 3012
- Numista NN#: 14716