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500 Guilders (Independence) – Suriname

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 15th Anniversary of Independence

Suriname

Context

Year: 1990

Issuer: Suriname

Period:

Republic

(since 1975)

Currency:

Guilder

(1826—2003)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1,250

Material

Diameter: 22 mm

Weight: 7.98 g

Gold weight: 7.32 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #35

Numista: #91477

Value

Exchange value: 500 SRD

Bullion value: $1218.24

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms flanked by two natives, encircled by a wreath with a legend below.

Inscription:

SURINAME

JUSTITIA PIETAS FIDES

Translation:

JUSTICE PIETY FAITH

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Stylized flower and two fish. Central denomination and years. Dutch text encircling.

Inscription:

15 JAAR STAATKUNDIGE ONAFHANKELIJKHEID・

500 GUILDERS

1975-1990

Translation:

15 YEARS OF POLITICAL INDEPENDENCE
500 GUILDERS
1975-1990

Script: Latin

Language: Dutch

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1990	—	1,250	Proof

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