[9], The U.S. counterfeited notes throughout the war partly in an attempt to destabilize the local economy, thereby demoralizing the Japanese, and to supply guerillas fighting the Japanese. Values in the table above are expressed in USD. When WWII ended, most of these notes were destroyed, but there were still a few left. In addition to these currencies, the Japanese military issued their own bank notes, denominated in yen - this is the Japanese military yen. The territories controlled or occupied by Japan had many different currencies. They were printed on light brown color paper, which is smooth on the front and slightly rough on the back, using the Intaglio printing process. residents' claims on military yen", "Japan urged to cash military notes for H.K. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%. Military currency, Scripts: Those in the "Meiji Tsh" series are the first modern banknotes issued after Japanese officials studied western culture. Chinese, Hiragana, Latin, Lettering: While there were 20,000,000 more "A" series notes delivered than "B" series (1945) notes (331+ million vrs 311+ million), the "A" series notes are scarcer than the "B" series. Specimen replacement notes (blocks H-A with "Specimen" perforation at bottom center) in booklets. Later issues did initially feature serial numbers. The American forgeries are known to have the following block letter codes: 50 Centavo bills - PA, PB, PE, PF, PG, PH and PI Japan: Banknote - 5 X 500 Yen 1969 P95b Double Prefix (a144) 5 photo. (see below). They were also legal tender in Korea from September, 1945 until June, 1946. They were also legal tender in Korea from September, 1945 until June, 1946. The 1000y and 200y shoshi are quite scarce and almost never actually found affixed to a note. Face Type: Yasukuni Shrine. These designs were not based on existing Japanese yen notes, but featured original designs such as Onagadori cocks and dragons. Block B-B, 1 yen, printed by the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing. A 25601343 A Chinese, Hiragana, Latin, Lettering: 10 Yen 22.10.1942 WWII Japan DAITOA War Discounted Treasury Bond (battleship; airplane; tank) [Picture & Info] UNL : 15 Yen 6.12.1942 WWII DAITOA Savings Bond . In 1942, the Japanese issued paper scrip currency of 1, 5 and 10 cents and 12, 1, 5 and 10 Gulden notes. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. Good (G) - Well worn/used, overall unattractive appearance. Ornament and oak twigs. JAPAN Allied Military Currency WWII 1946 1 Yen Pick # 66 PMG 66 EPQ $179.99 Free shipping SPONSORED Japan WWII AMC Military 20 YEN Pick #72 Series 100 "A" UNDER PRINT XF/AU (CRISP) $165.00 $5.99 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED BY35- British Armed Forces 1946 6 Penny note P-M10a Fine Use in Germany, Japan $11.99 $3.00 shipping SPONSORED By the end of the war, all wartime currency immediately lost its value. The U.S. prepared a propaganda parody of the 5 rupee banknote issued for use in Burma from 1942 to 1944. Also, the author's did not mention the use of the revalidated old Japanese notes. [9], It reads: "The Japanese Military Government commanded their troops in Burma to keep the following directives secret. These currency notes were brought home by the military men after the world war. SERIES 1001 In 1951 the 1000y denomination was introduced. Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this banknote. Terms/Ordering Info. Meiji Tsh notes are the first modern banknotes issued after Japanese officials studied western culture.There circulated alongside ten sen coins until their withdrawal in 1887. In addition, while not authorized for use by the civilian population, Military Payment Certificates and even "A" yen was circulating in the US forces community. Many were kept as wartime souvenirs, and are now in both private and museum collections.[6]. In February 1942, Japan captured the Philippines and drove America out. [1] These latter are referred to as Japanese invasion money. I have seen these notes separately and in booklet form. Japanese troops were ordered to destroy bank records and any remaining currency prior to capitulation. MILITARY CURRENCY SERIES 1 100 A A 18354603 A A ONE YEN SERIES 100 1 Translation: 1 Yen 1 Military currency Reverse Brown. The military yen became the official currency in some occupied areas, e.g. Wong Hon Sum, The Japanese Occupation of Malaya (Singapore) and its Currency (Singapore, 1996. With metals being a needed war-material the Japanese did not issue coinage during their occupations. Military currency, Scripts: All later series featured the following text on the reverse of the note:[citation needed], This text explains: "This note is exchangeable to Japanese currency upon presentation. You can still buy one of these notes as a novelty item or souvenir of WWII. However, the latter name had been in common use since the 19th century, and the Osaka Finance Ministry in Japan has verified that this pattern coin had been minted at the Osaka Mint, and that the name MALAYSIA was the Japanese name for that region, at that time.[7]. In 1943 MacArthur requested and received the following counterfeited notes; five million 10-Peso notes, three million 5-Peso notes, one and a half million 1-Peso notes and five hundred thousand 50 centavo notes. Japan invaded various Asian countries, occupying vast territories and setting up military administrations. Early issues did not have serial numbers, and were issued without regard for inflation. Extremely Fine (XF or EF) - Clean and bright but with light handling, no more than 3 light folds or one strong crease. US Forces personnel were issued "B" yen currency prior to the invasion of Okinawa on April 1, 1945. These were the Japanese government pesos. The "A" yen notes were issued in 10s, 50s, 1y, 5y, 10y, 20y and 100y denominations. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. FIVE YEN Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html). [citation needed]In its place, the Japanese issued several series of fiat currency. It is most widely used for international transactions and reserve money around the world. Notes with an H-preffix are replacement notes. Back Color: Brown. The first issue in 1942 consisted of denominations of 1, 5, 10 and 50 centavos and 1, 5, and 10 Pesos. Block D-D, 1 yen, printed by Japan Ministry of Finance. Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this banknote. Block C-C, 1 yen, printed by Japan Ministry of Finance. ISSUED PURSUANT TO The Japanese entered Malaya overland from the north and the fortified base of Singapore fell on 15 February 1942 and was held with the rest of Malaya by the Japanese until August 1945. 1938 WWII 10 YEN JAPANESE MILITARY ISSUED CURRENCY BANK NOTE $45.00 Free shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED JAPAN 50 SEN ND 1938 GREAT IMPERIAL JAPANESE GOVERNMENT PICK 58 a VALUE $200 $250.00 $9.65 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED Japan 50 Sen ND 1938 P 58 UNC $25.99 $5.00 shipping SPONSORED Back Color: Green. Lot of 6 $10.00 0 bids $4.50 shipping 9d 20h WW2 1940s OCCUPIED JAPAN Allied Military Currency One lot Pesos $35.00 $5.00 shipping or Best Offer 3 WW2? Alamogordo, NM 88311, B Yen (Okinawa) Background Historically, soldiers serving overseas had been paid in local currency rather than in their "home" currency. The locals used these notes as currency when Japan ruled this land. It represents the struggles of people during the war as a historical piece. The Association held the notes, issued membership certificates, official ID cards, and deposit passbooks. They issued new currency notes for the locals, Japanese government pesos, and the locals called them Mickey Mouse pesos. Black on light blue underprint and blue text, large A in underprint. New notes were issued to be used locally, and these notes were also known as occupation money or Mickey Mouse peso. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. Price: $300.00 As above, horizontal pairs without selvage Price: $275.00 As above, blocks of 8 Price on Request Japanese Bank Notes with Shoshi Pick 79a, 10y (1930) with 10y shoshi, VG Price: $25.00 Pick 79b, 10y (1943-4 10y watermark) with 10y shoshi, VG Price: $25.00 Pick 79d, 10y (1945) with 10y shoshi, VF Price: $45.00 Pick 80a, 100y (1946) For information on these revalidation/revalue stickers click here. Scripts: The Japanese characters in the oblong box at the bottom of each note read "Government of Great Imperial Japan" and the contents of the seal at the lower right of the note comprise the Japanese symbol for the Minister of Finance. A Yen (Japan & Korea) There was a short period in 1946 (July 19, 1946 to September 30, 1946) when the "B" yen notes held by US Forces personnel were replaced with "A" yen notes. Black on light blue underprint and green text, large A in underprint. The pattern on display is a 20-cent aluminum pattern coin inscribed on the obverse with the name MALAYSIA, and the date 2602, which translated from the Japanese calendar is 1942 A.D. Inscribed on the reverse is a typical Japanese design of a sun ray with sakura flowers, with 20 CENTS at the top. Plates for this note were completed in Manila shortly before U.S. troops entered the city on 3 February 1945, and the Japanese printed the 1,000 Pesos note while they were retreating from Manila to Baguio. This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. that had been circulating there prior to the occupation. The authentic 100 Peso notes have the following features: The Japanese yen is the currency issued by the Japanese government. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%. Initially printed in the U.S.A., subsequently printed in Japan. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members. One yen is equal to 100 Sen. Troops on the invasion ships were allowed to draw small amounts of the "B" yen and actually carried it ashore when they landed. The Japanese government also issued the Japanese 100 pesos after they destroyed all the hard money. Block H-A specimen notes for block A-A notes. These certificates were issued for a fee.[11]. Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection. Notes in all denominations from 10 sen to 100 yen were prepared in 1945 and ready for use immediately on the invasion of Okinawa, April 1, 1945. This was done under the authority of the Japanese government, which passed laws establishing the . Black on light blue underprint and blue text, large B in underprint. The replacement note format for all 1,000 yen notes is currently undetermined. Several types of currencies were put into circulation there during the occupation. Minoru Sera, in his Ryukyus Handbook,* published a chart (page 195) outlining these various currency stages in the Ryukyu Islands as it related to the civilian population. Allied Military Currency (" AMC ") was a form of currency issued by the Allied powers during World War II, to be issued to troops entering liberated or newly occupied countries, as a form of currency control . In 1944, inflation lead to the issuing of a 100-dollar note. JAPAN Allied Military Currency WWII 1945 10 Yen Pick # 71 PMG 64 EPQ $139.00 Free shipping SPONSORED Japan - Allied Military WWII Currency 1 Yen 1945- PMG UNC EPQ - WWII Artifact $125.00 or Best Offer SPONSORED Japan - Allied Military WWII Currency 10 Sen 1945 - PMG GEM UNC $125.00 SPONSORED The original note is dark purple with a yellow background. Called Mickey Mouse Money" by local Filipinos,[4] it was valueless after the overthrow of the Japanese, and tons of it were burned. MILITARY PROCLAMATION, Translation: B yen were used in Okinawa until 1958. The 1942 series of notes, including the 50c and 1, 5, 10, and the 1944/45 100-dollar all contained the text [The Japanese Government] "Promises To Pay The Bearer on Demand". However, the Money Museum of the Bank Negara Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur has on display a pattern coin showing that occupation coinage was considered. Further, because these prices are only updated from time to time, they do not reflect short term pricing trends, which are quite common and are often quite dramatic, given the volatile nature of the collectible note marketplace.