| Type | American Shares |
|---|---|
| Nominal | 12,5 Gulden |
| Place of Issue | New York, United States of America |
| Date of Issue | November 3, 1927 |
| Printing Firm | American Bank Note Company |
| Language | English |
| Year of Acquisition | 2024 |
| Condition | EF |
Description
The Handelsvereeniging "Amsterdam" set up in 1879 was one of the six major financing companies on the island of Java. It was seated in Amsterdam and had a number of activities which included involvement in the financing but also the management and the ownership of sugar factories and plantations - in 1880 it had the largest sugar production capacity in the world and in 1921 controlled close to 10% of sugar production on Java. In 1957 the company exited Indonesia but remained active in agriculture in other developing countries and still exists today.
Fairly typical design for what was effectively an American Depositary Receipt. 40 ADRs represented one share in the original Dutch shares of the Handelsvereeniging "Amsterdam". Vignette with a large port scene.