De Javasche Bank 1828 - 1953 (still under construction) Presidents, Secretaries and Directors March 2009 By Rob Huisman The Javasche Bank was founded in 1828 and continued its operations until after the Dutch transfer of souvereignty to Indonesia in 1949. The Javasche Bank became the circulation bank for the Republic of Indonesia ... Read More

Netherlands Indies 10-Cent Proof Note   This likely precusor to an issued note was designed in a WWII POW camp   by Rob Huisman   At the end of 2003, a horde of between 15 and 20 previously unknown Netherlands Indies 10-cent proof notes were offered for sale in Indonesia. This lot was reportedly owned by ... Read More

The circulation of paper money in the Netherlands Indies and Indonesia, 1940-1950. Hans P. van Weeren This article will present a general overview of the circulation of  paper money in the Netherlands Indies and Indonesia in the period starting with the German occupation of the Netherlands and ending with the currency reform ... Read More