A matched pair of authentic vintage 5 Gulden banknotes from Suriname, showcasing two distinct historical design eras printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen in the Netherlands.

ITEM SPECIFICS:

• Country / Issuer: Suriname (Centrale Bank van Suriname)

• Denomination: 5 Gulden (Vijf Gulden) — 2 Banknotes Total

• Issue Dates: 1 September 1963 & 1 April 1982

• Catalog References: Pick #120b (1963 Issue) & Pick #125 (1982 Issue)

• Serial Numbers: CN013499 (1963) & 0030543678 (1982)

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

• 1963 Design: Obverse depicts a smiling woman carrying a basket of fruit and vegetables on her head alongside a 1963 torch; reverse features the national Coat of Arms of Suriname with the motto "JUSTITIA PIETAS FIDES"

• 1982 Design: Obverse depicts the Monument to the Revolution of 25 February 1980; reverse features the historic Presidential Palace in Paramaribo

• Watermark: Parrot's head (on both notes)

• Type: Standard Circulation Banknotes

CONDITION:

Gem Crisp Uncirculated (UNC). Both notes are pristine collector-grade examples. The paper remains stiff, vibrant, and completely flat with sharp 90-degree corners, zero handling creases, zero folds, and no pinholes, splits, or toning.