NV Gemeenschappelijke Mijnbouwmaatschappij Billiton 1946-1947 1947

This bronze medal by J.Ph. van Zegveld, measuring 6.5 cm in diameter, commemorates the NV Gemeenschappelijke Mijnbouwmaatschappij Billiton mining company in the Dutch East Indies. The obverse features a detailed illustration of a mining operation, while the reverse displays a stylized scene with a coat of arms. The inscription "BANK BILLITON SINGAPORE" is visible, indicating a connection to the company's banking activities in Singapore. This commemorative medal, created in 1947, is a historical artifact that provides insight into the mining industry and its international connections.