{"product_id":"suriname-50-dollar-banknote-2009-centrale-bank-van-suriname","title":"Suriname 50 Dollar Banknote - 2009 - Centrale Bank van Suriname uncirculated (PSV 25)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFrom the lush rainforest nation of Suriname — South America's smallest sovereign state and one of its most ecologically extraordinary — comes this striking 50 Surinamese Dollar banknote, issued by the Centrale Bank van Suriname and dated 1 Mei (May 1) 2009. Rich in color, layered with security features, and celebrating some of Suriname's most iconic natural and cultural landmarks, this is a world banknote that rewards a close look. Housed in a protective rigid currency holder and elegantly presented within a handsome wood display frame with a black matted backdrop, it arrives ready to display — a beautiful addition to any world currency collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e(PSV 25)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIssued by the Centrale Bank van Suriname, dated 1 Mei 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSerial number AD9368263 — the exact note pictured, a true one-of-one example\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eObverse features the Presidential Palace (\u003cem\u003ePaleis aan de Onafhankelijkheidsplein\u003c\/em\u003e) in Paramaribo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReverse features the dramatic Panthersberg rock formation and the iconic Ceiba pentandra tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFull suite of modern security features: embedded security thread, color-shifting ink, watermark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBeautifully framed and ready for display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanknote Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCountry: Republic of Suriname\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIssuing Authority: Centrale Bank van Suriname\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDenomination: 50 Surinamese Dollar (SRD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDate of Issue: 1 Mei 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSerial Number: AD9368263\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePick Number: P-164 (2009 series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eObverse:\u003c\/em\u003e The face of the note centers on a finely engraved rendering of the Presidential Palace — \u003cem\u003ePaleis aan de Onafhankelijkheidsplein\u003c\/em\u003e — in Paramaribo, Suriname's capital. This grand neoclassical colonial structure, built during the Dutch colonial era, serves today as the official residence and office of the President of Suriname and stands at the heart of the city's UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic district. The denomination \"50\" appears in bold gold at upper left, with \"CENTRALE BANK VAN SURINAME\" across the top and \"VIJFTIG DOLLAR\" anchoring the bottom. A colorful hibiscus flower appears at right, adding a vivid tropical accent. The Centrale Bank seal is positioned at upper right, and the serial number AD9368263 runs vertically along the left margin — a distinctive design choice characteristic of this series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReverse:\u003c\/em\u003e The back of the note is a celebration of Suriname's breathtaking natural interior. At left stands the \u003cem\u003eCeiba pentandra\u003c\/em\u003e — the silk-cotton tree, labeled in small red script — one of the tallest and most ecologically significant trees of the tropical rainforest, revered across South American and Caribbean cultures. Dominating the center and right of the reverse is the \u003cstrong\u003ePanthersberg\u003c\/strong\u003e, a striking granite inselberg rising dramatically from the jungle floor deep in Suriname's interior highlands. Rendered in rich earthy browns and greens, it is one of the country's most recognizable natural landmarks. Together, these images make a powerful statement about what Suriname values most: its extraordinary, largely untouched wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSuriname's monetary story is one of the more dramatic in the Americas. A former Dutch colony on the northeastern shoulder of South America, Suriname declared independence in 1975 and carried on with the Surinamese guilder as its national currency. By the 1990s, however, hyperinflation had devastated the guilder's purchasing power — at its peak, annual inflation reached triple digits, wiping out savings and destabilizing daily commerce. In January 2004, the Centrale Bank van Suriname introduced the Surinamese dollar (SRD) at a conversion rate of 1,000 guilders to 1 dollar, drawing a hard line under the inflationary era and beginning a new chapter in the country's financial history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe 2009 banknote series represented a maturation of that new dollar era — refining the security architecture of the notes while doubling down on the rich visual program celebrating Suriname's heritage. The choice to feature the Presidential Palace on the highest-circulation large denomination speaks to national pride in Paramaribo's colonial-era architecture, which UNESCO recognized as a World Heritage Site in 2002 for its unique blend of Dutch and indigenous tropical building traditions. The Panthersberg and Ceiba tree on the reverse, meanwhile, are a nod to the fact that roughly 90% of Suriname's territory remains covered by pristine Amazonian rainforest — one of the largest intact stretches of tropical wilderness remaining on the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor world currency collectors, the 2009 Surinamese 50 dollar is a deeply satisfying note: colorful, historically layered, and representative of a nation whose story — colonial legacy, independence, economic turbulence, and natural wonder — is encoded in every design element. This particular example, serial number AD9368263, is the exact note pictured and will ship to its new owner just as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Housed in a protective rigid currency holder and elegantly presented within a handsome wood display frame with a black matted backdrop. Ready to hang or display as-is — no additional framing or handling required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor additional details or collector inquiries, please contact MetalStacks at (561) 529-3001 or \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:support@metalstacks.com\"\u003esupport@metalstacks.com\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cem\u003eJoin the Community. Earn Silver. 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