Banknotes Netherlands - Banknotes - Design of a 10 Gulden 1879 Convertible Treasury Note. (Mev. - / AV - / PL- / P.-). Most likely produced during the design contest in 1879 in connection with the introduction of a new series of convertible treasury notes. Drawn and engraved by Rombertus Julianus van Arum (Director of the Houtgraveerschool ’s-Gravenhage between 1845-1849) to the idea of Agnites Vrolik. Vrolik held a position as Inspector-Assayer General (Warden of the Mint) at ’s Rijks Munt and chairman of the Muntcollege. Vrolik also took a seat in the Van Hall/Donker Curtius and Van der Brugghen cabinets as Minister of Finance. Wood engraving, light rust spots. First stage w/o denomination - stains, note unaffected by issue in selvage - PMG Very Fine 30 NET