The Dutch Guilder (NLG) served as the official currency of the Netherlands for centuries, becoming one of Europe’s most stable and respected monetary units before its replacement by the euro in 2002.
Its long history stretches from early silver guilders of the 17th century through to the modern banknotes issued by De Nederlandsche Bank in the late 20th century.
The final series of Dutch Guilder banknotes is especially admired for its bold, modernist design.
Created by renowned graphic designer Ootje Oxenaar, these notes feature striking geometric patterns, vivid colours, and iconic imagery such as the Sunflower 50‑Guilder, the Lighthouse 250‑Guilder, and the Snip 100‑Guilder. Earlier issues, including mid‑20th‑century portrait notes and post‑war reconstruction series, also remain popular among collectors for their artistic and historical value.
All Guilder notes were officially withdrawn when the Netherlands adopted the euro, but they remain redeemable and continue to hold strong collector interest.
At Thecurrencycounter.co.uk, we accept a wide range of outdated Dutch Guilder notes, including early post‑war issues, the celebrated Oxenaar designs, and denominations no longer seen in circulation.
If your specific note is not listed on our site, you are welcome to get in touch — we may still be able to help.
Exchanging your withdrawn NLG notes is simple and secure.
Add the amount you wish to exchange into your wallet and complete the exchange, and we will take care of the rest efficiently and professionally.
