{"product_id":"1971-netherlands-de-nederlandsche-bank-25-dutch-gulden-banknote-p-92-serial-no-11500769223","title":"1971 Netherlands De Nederlandsche Bank - 25 Dutch Gulden Banknote P-92 Serial No. 11500769223","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1971 Netherlands 25 Gulden Banknote – Sweelinck, Dutch Modernism \u0026amp; Oxenaar’s Design Revolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick# 92 | Plomp# 70 | De Nederlandsche Bank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1971 Netherlands 25 Gulden note (P‑92) is one of the most iconic early works of \u003cstrong\u003eOotje Oxenaar\u003c\/strong\u003e, the designer who transformed Dutch banknotes into internationally admired pieces of modern art. Issued under Queen Juliana and printed by Joh. Enschedé, this note blends bold colour, abstract geometry, and cultural heritage—anchored by the portrait of composer \u003cstrong\u003eJan Pieterszoon Sweelinck\u003c\/strong\u003e, a towering figure of the Dutch Renaissance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors prize this note for its vibrant palette, its place in Oxenaar’s design evolution, and its role in the final decades of the Gulden before the euro replaced it in 2002.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the early 1970s, the Netherlands was embracing a new visual identity—clean, modern, and unmistakably Dutch. De Nederlandsche Bank commissioned Oxenaar to rethink the look and feel of its currency, resulting in a series of notes that broke from traditional engraving styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 25 Gulden of 1971 reflects this shift perfectly: expressive colour fields, abstract motifs, and a portrait that honours Dutch musical heritage. As part of the decimalized Gulden system (1817–2001), this note circulated widely until its demonetization in 2002, making it both a cultural artifact and a design milestone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\" 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features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortrait of Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck\u003c\/strong\u003e (1562–1621), the influential Dutch composer and organist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin script lettering\u003c\/strong\u003e, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e“amsterdam 10 februari 1971”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e“de nederlandsche bank”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e“vijf en twintig gulden”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA layered, colourful underprint typical of Oxenaar’s early modernist style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean, geometric layout emphasizing clarity and national identity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse balances historical reverence with bold graphic experimentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse continues the modernist theme with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbstract geometric artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e framed by denomination numerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecurity text referencing penalties for counterfeiting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner and printer credits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eR.D.E. Oxenaar inv.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e© Auteursrecht De Nederlandsche Bank NV\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eJoh. Enschedé en Zonen Imp\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe abstract composition is a hallmark of Oxenaar’s philosophy: currency should be functional, beautiful, and unmistakably Dutch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1971 25 Gulden (P‑92) is highly sought after for several reasons:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxenaar’s Signature Style\u003c\/strong\u003e A key example of the designer’s early work, blending colour theory, abstraction, and security design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweelinck’s portrait connects the note to the Netherlands’ rich musical and artistic history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant Aesthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e The red‑orange palette makes this one of the most visually striking Gulden notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre‑Euro Legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e A collectible from the final decades of the Gulden, demonetized in 2002.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Display Value\u003c\/strong\u003e Its bold colours and modernist layout make it a favourite for framed collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Add the 1971 25 Gulden (P‑92) to Your Collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis note is a perfect blend of Dutch cultural pride and groundbreaking design. 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