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Area: 172 square miles Population: 127,900
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Discovered in 1499, this island was first occupied by the Spaniards, then in 1634 by the Dutch. Since 1952 Curacao forms part of the Dutch East Indies (Netherlands Antilles).
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Monetary System
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100 Cents = 1 Gulden
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1900 (U) Curacao 1/4 Gulden (Ag) - G
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Silver issue
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Obverse head left of Wilhelmina (1880-1962), Queen of the Netherlands. Rev. crowned arms and value. This little silver coin has hints of sparkle and looks much better than the good grade. (View image for more detail.)
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Item Number
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Price
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CURACN1QG00
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$8.50
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1943 Curacao 5 Cents (Cu-Ni) - BU
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Obverse flower. Rev. value. Beautiful little square issue in brilliant uncirculated condition with full luster and an attractive hint of rose present under light. Minimal marks on this terrific example. (View image for more detail.)
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Item Number
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Price
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CURACN5C943
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$10.00
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1943 (P) Curacao 10 Cents (Ag) - XF
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Silver issue
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Obverse head left of Wilhelmina (1880-1962), Queen of the Netherlands. Rev. value within wreath. Gorgeous little extra fine example with plenty of remaining luster and and a hint of rose/gray color present in a couple of areas. (View image for more detail.)
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Item Number
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Price
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CURCN10C943
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$13.00
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1943 (P) Curacao 25 Cents (Ag) - AU
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Item Number
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Price
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CURCN25C943
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$14.00
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1944 (D) Curacao 2 1/2 Cents (Br) - XF
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Obverse national arms (lion). Rev. value within wreath. Medium brown bronze with a trace of red. Sharp extra fine detail with a somewhat flat appearance as coin has lost its gloss. (View image for more detail.)
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Item Number
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Price
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CURCN2HC944
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$4.00
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1944 (D) Curacao 1/4 Gulden (Ag) - AU
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Silver issue
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Obverse head facing left of Queen Wilhelmina. Rev. value. Bit of gold/brandy color over original luster with nice sharp about uncirculated detail. (View image for more detail.)
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Item Number
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Price
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CURCN1QG944
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$10.00
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1947 (U) Curacao 2 1/2 Cents (Br) - XF
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Obverse national arms (lion). Rev. value within wreath. Medium brown with just light, even wear. Nice color and detail on the extra fine grade example. (View image for more detail.)
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Item Number
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Price
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CURCN2HC947
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$5.00
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1948 Curacao 5 Cents (Cu-Ni) - XF
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Obverse flower. Rev. value. Pretty square issue with nice steel gray color and plenty of eye appeal for the extra fine grade. Minimal marks and just light, even wear. (View image for more detail.)
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Item Number
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Price
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CURCN5C948
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$5.00
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