This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes. Called Mickey Mouse Money" by local Filipinos,[4] it was valueless after the overthrow of the Japanese, and tons of it were burned. Japanese troops were ordered to destroy bank records and any remaining currency prior to capitulation. That charge is factored into the pricing 1942 "Paper Money" Issue 50 Sen New World Price Guide Search Specifications Year/Issue: 1942-1944 Denomination: 50 Sen Design Face Color: Black on green and brown underprint. After the Hong Kong Government surrendered to the Japanese Imperial Army on 25 December 1941, the Japanese authorities decreed the military yen to be the legal tender of Hong Kong the following day. If you are a history enthusiast, you must know about the events of WWII. The Military Government is issuing currency notes for your [the Japanese] use in Burma. In 1942, Japan pushed America out of the Philippines and got the land to itself. Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection. Generally, thick red lines were overprinted to cancel the name "Bank of Japan" () and any text promising to pay the bearer in gold or silver. 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 Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%. 10 [citation needed] The Japanese used this hard currency abroad to purchase raw materials, rice and weapons to fuel and feed its war machine. [1], In February 1942 in Japan, laws were passed establishing the Wartime Finance Bank and the Southern Development Bank. 2 photo. After the capture, the laws were made by the Japanese government about the war finances. A-Notes were never legal tender for Japanese citizens and circulated only a few weeks in Japan in 1946. By luck, a supply of paper made from plants native to Japan was located in the U.S.[4]. It was supposed to finance the military industries, hydroelectric power, petroleum, and other such things. The US Dollar is the currency used in the United States, issued by the American government. FIVE YEN [2], The Southern Development Bank provided financial services in areas occupied by the Japanese military. SEN Members from this site want to exchange it: RobTurner9, squash70, lhillman, robertmx, erniemix, rmuniak, SK77, bburke057, WilliamLA, gyoschak, npsparkranger, GianOlaiz, See the details of the banknotes available for swap, Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html). Both "B" and "A" underprinted military currency yen notes bear the series number 100. View Personal Collection - Collectors Society 1945 Japan 5 Yen values and price guide - pmgnotes.com On August 1, 1947, the civilian population was again authorized to use the "B" yen notes as legal tender along with the "New" Bank of Japan notes. Issued pursuant to military proclamation, Initially printed in the U.S.A., subsequently printed in Japan. 10 10 50 Sen (US Military Currency - A-Note) - Japan - Numista Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%. 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. Taiwan maintained its own banking system and bank notes after it came under Japanese sovereignty in 1895. Already engaged in war with China, in 1940 the Japanese expanded the scope of their military operations in Asia and entered the Second World War in late 1941 with the attack on Pearl Harbor. Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this banknote. Good (G) - Well worn/used, overall unattractive appearance. Numismatic specification data and valuation estimates provided by Active Interest Medias, Great Imperial Japanese Government (Cont. "B" yen notes were initially issued in 10s, 50s, 1y, 5y, 10y, 20y and 100y denominations. [8] however, it was enough of a scare at the time to raise concerns. Southern Development Bank notes were used as de facto military scrip. Prices provided are averages, not specific prices for individual notes. Values in the table above are expressed in USD. MILITARY CURRENCY 5 Yen (US Military Currency - B-Note) - Japan - Numista Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%. Denominations of 100 and 1000 Roepiah were issued in 1944, with the Indonesian legend "Pemerintah Dai Nippon" (Japanese Government). The Japanese pesos are the currency owned by the Philippines. [citation needed] The military yen reached its peak during the Pacific War period, when the Japanese government excessively[clarification needed] issued it to all of its occupied territories. Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection. Court battles against Japan have raged until recently with cases going to Japan's highest courts. Military currency, Scripts: These notes were the first Japanese currency ever to be printed using western printing at Dondorf and Naumann, which was located in Frankfurt. 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. Avoid these notes or you will be cheated". Those in the "Meiji Tsh" series are the first modern banknotes issued after Japanese officials studied western culture. 1943 brought "replacement notes" of the 1, 5 and 10 Pesos. Most banknotes from Japan will be worth at least $50. In 1944, inflation lead to the issuing of a 100-dollar note. of PMG graded notes on this webpage. While the immediate post war period was probably more of a barter economy for the civilian population, a basic currency system was being established by US military authorities in the Ryukyu Islands. A-Notes were never legal tender for Japanese citizens and circulated only a few weeks in Japan in 1946. The same is true for Korea post 1910. In February 1942, Japan captured the Philippines and drove America out. The value of a Japanese soldier's rifle from World War II varies on model and condition. These islands were captured in order to defend the islands within the Co-Prosperity Sphere. The locals used these notes as currency when Japan ruled this land. The Wartime Finance Bank primarily loaned money to military industries, but also to a wide range of other ventures, including hydroelectric generators, electric power companies, shipbuilding and petroleum. Later series were less crude. A member of this site wants to exchange it: rserzy, Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html). Block B-B, 5 yen replacement note - format currently undetermined. Allied Military Currency - 1 Lira - Atlas Repro Paperwork Discounts Hong Kong. Death and Burial of a Currency. The specimen booklets were intended to provide US Forces personnel advance knowledge the currency that would be placed in use with the invasion. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. , Translation: B in underprint. 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. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. These latter are referred to as Japanese invasion money. While most notes were printed by Strecher-Traung, some notes of 1, 5, and all the 1,000 yen were printed in Japan by the Ministry of Finance's Printing Bureau and the 1 yen block B-B notes were printed by the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. 50 sen ONE YEN Lettering: Lot 1 Pcs Japan Japanese Military WWII Banknote 5 Yen 1938 VG Tear Overstamp $0.99 $2.99 shipping 1940s WWII Japanese Government Philippines Currency - 10 Pesos Lot of 6 Notes $9.99 Free shipping JAPAN/BURMA 1942 1/2 RUPEE AU/UNC LOT OF 10 NOTES $10.00 $4.00 shipping 1942 Japanese Occupation 10 Rupees AU+ #8581 $5.50 $1.00 shipping or Best Offer Initially printed in the U.S.A., subsequently printed in Japan. All "A" underprinted notes are block A-A except for replacements which are block H-A. 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On 10 December 1941 Japanese troops landed on Luzon. Military currency, Lettering: Japanese military currency (Chinese and Japanese: , also in short) was money issued to the soldiers of the Imperial Japanese Armed Forces as a salary. (P-67b replacement notes have just a B prefix but no suffix). In South East Asia, the Japanese military arranged for bank notes to be issued, denominated in the various currencies (rupees, pesos, dollars, etc.) A 09018463 A 5 in stock OR Add to cart Back to previous page Description Additional information Reviews (0) Description Reproduction of a 1 Lira Banknote (Invasion money). Wong Hon Sum, The Japanese Occupation of Malaya (Singapore) and its Currency (Singapore, 1996. In Hong Kong, the military yen was forced upon the local population as the sole official currency of the territory. 1942-1944 Japan 50 Sen values and price guide - pmgnotes.com The Japanese began their attack on British Malaya the same day as Pearl Harbor. SERIES 50 SEN 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. 100 that had been circulating there prior to the occupation. 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 . MILITARY PROCLAMATION Block C-C, 1 yen, printed by Japan Ministry of Finance. The denominations issued range from as little as five cents all the way up to twenty dollars. Values in the table above are expressed in USD. Black on light blue underprint and green text, large A in underprint. [citation needed]In its place, the Japanese issued several series of fiat currency. Issued pursuant to military proclamation. Value depends on a few factors: Condition Supply/Demand Rarity/Scarcity Serial numbers Condition This is an area most can understand quickly. The name MALAYSIA was used on a pattern coin of 1942. As such, PMG disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information contained in the PMG Guides. Block A-A, 10 sen, 50 sen, 1 yen, 5 yen, 10 yen, 20 yen and 100 yen, printed by Stecher-Traung, San Francisco in 1945 by offset lithography. 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. Large amounts of Japanese invasion money were collected by individuals following the war. Block B, 1 yen replacement note omits the last B (probably the rarest of all "B" yen notes). All Rights Reserved. SERIES B The original note is dark purple with a yellow background. They issued new currency notes for the locals, Japanese government pesos, and the locals called them Mickey Mouse pesos. This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. A Yen (Japan & Korea) A 18354603 A ISSUED PURSUANT TO [5] Large amounts of the currency were obtained by Allied forces and civilians at the end of the war. Japan also used the Treaty of San Francisco, of which the United Kingdom was a signatory state, as one of the reasons to deny compensation. Detailed information about the coin 10 Yen (US Military Currency, A-Note), Japan, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data . Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection. Occupation currency, including denominations of less than one dollar, was printed on paper. Chinese, Hiragana, Latin, Lettering: Scripts: Chinese, Hiragana, Latin Lettering: MILITARY CURRENCY SERIES 1 100 B A 09018463 A B ONE YEN SERIES 100 1 Translation: 1 yen 1 Military currency Reverse Brown. All "B" underprint notes have block letters associated with printers. The numismatist or collectors of currency call it invasion money. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes. For information on these revalidation/revalue stickers click here. Severe punishment will be applied to anyone who counterfeits notes or knowingly uses such notes.". Block D-D, 1 yen, printed by Japan Ministry of Finance. The "A" and "B" yen notes are catalogued/discussed in the below references. 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. They are rare and have more value than any other Japanese government currency notes, and they are considered as valuable collectibles. Specimen replacement notes (block H-A with "Specimen" perforation at the bottom center) exist for all 7 notes in this series. In the early 1940s, the Japanese government issued military yen notes with a design prepared specifically for the military yen. 2 photo. Item DE-93x5 5 of the above NAZI SILVER 2 REICHSMARK HINDENBURG/SWASTIKA 1936-39 KM93 VF $59.00 Item DE-83 NAZI GERMANY SILVER 5 REICHSMARK MILITARY CHURCH 1934-35 KM83 VF $25.00 Item DE-83x3 3 of the NAZI GERMANY SILVER 5 REICHSMARK MILITARY CHURCH 1934-35 KM83 VF $69.00 [2], The Japanese occupation also outlawed any use of Hong Kong dollar and set a deadline for exchanging dollars into yen. 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. These latter are referred to as Japanese invasion money. Japan Allied Military Currency Values & Prices By Issue | The Greysheet Banknote Book & CPG PRICE GUIDE World Currency / Japan / Allied Military Currency Date Index Japanese Government Japanese National Bank Bank of Japan Allied Military Currency Sort by Coin Date Price (low-high) Price (high-low) Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, United States. Yen Yen They destroyed the local currency and established wartime finance banks. 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. The 1000y and 200y shoshi are quite scarce and almost never actually found affixed to a note. 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) Lettering: The back bears two propaganda messages in the Kachin, a Burmese warrior tribe, language. Very Good (VG) - Extensive signs of circulation, heavy soiling, creases, strong folds, may have hole in center from folding. World War II Coins and Currency - JoelsCoins.com The Japanese invaded Manila on 2 January 1942, and in the process captured more than $20.5Million in U.S. and local cash and an unknown amount of foreign currency and bullion. Due to Allied counterfeiting, many people[who?] We've paid over $5,000 for a single Japan banknote in the past, so it is possible to find something very rare. Its purpose was to pressure the Philippine and U.S. governments to redeem or pay a fraction of the value of the Japanese military issues of currency for the Philippines. The Japanese military authority issued this currency to replace local currency after Japan invaded countries and colonies in World War II. Effective April 15, 1946 legal tender for the civilian population included (in addition to the "B" yen) "New" Bank of Japan notes and old Japanese notes and coins under 5 yen and old Japanese notes over 5 yen if they were revalidated by affixing a special stamp (shoshi). 10, Translation: Recently[when?] George C. Baxley Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%. In March of 1946 all Japanese notes of 5 yen or more in denomination were declared invalid effective April 28, 1946. Chinese, Hiragana, Latin, Lettering: Allied Military Currency - Wikipedia MILITARY CURRENCY Japan invaded various Asian countries, occupying vast territories and setting up military administrations. holders", Bank of Japan "World War II Military Currency", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Japanese_military_currency_(19371945)&oldid=1120608917, 1 sen, 5 sen, 10 sen, 50 sen, 1, 5, 10, 100, This page was last edited on 7 November 2022, at 22:23. The authentic 100 Peso notes have the following features: The Japanese yen is the currency issued by the Japanese government. Japanese invasion money, officially known as Southern Development Bank Notes (Japanese: Dai T-A Sens gunpy, "Greater East Asia War military scrip"), was currency issued by the Japanese Military Authority, as a replacement for local currency after the conquest of colonies and other states in World War II. On 6 September 1945, the Japanese Ministry of Finance announced that all military yen became void, reducing the military yen to useless pieces of paper. Block H-A replacement notes for defective block A-A notes. Lettering: They were used in Korea from September 7, 1945 through July 10, 1946 as general currency (apparently more of an official recognized status than actual use) and from July 19 to September 30, 1946 as a form of military payment certificate. Notes were actually cut, numbered and wrapped by the California State Printing Office, Sacramento. The replacement notes were added into packs in the there own numerical sequence. (B Yen Specimens - A Yen Specimens). Both institutions issued bonds to raise funds. 1 Yen (US Military Currency - A-Note) - Japan - Numista In 1951 the 1000y denomination was introduced. The 50 sen note () was a denomination of Japanese yen in six different government issued series from 1872 to 1948 for use in commerce. Scripts: Chinese, Hiragana, Latin Lettering: ISSUED PURSUANT TO MILITARY PROCLAMATION Translation: Issued pursuant to military proclamation Comments 1943 brought "replacement notes" of the 1, 5 and 10 Pesos. The American forgeries are known to have the following block letter codes: 50 Centavo bills - PA, PB, PE, PF, PG, PH and PI The first five yen notes adopted and released by the Japanese government are part of a series known as Meiji Tsh (). Layaways A 100 Issued pursuant to military proclamation. Japan VF 50 Sen Military Currency 1945 P-65 $4.80 $0.85 shipping SPONSORED Japanese Allied Military Authority Currency 50 Sen WWII 3 Circulated Notes WW2 $19.95 $5.25 shipping SPONSORED Currency Japan Philippines Emergency 1942 WWII Note 01 One Peso Circulated Poor $5.95 $0.95 shipping A 39988845 A Spend as much as you like for food and other things, but don't tell the (Kachin) people the secret of the money. Military currency, Scripts: These 100-peso bills Japanese government are now rare and expensive. In 1943, the Japanese commuted the sentence of Dr. Ba Maw, an outspoken advocate for Burmese self-rule, and installed him as the head of the puppet government. For all of these reasons, the prices in these guides are designed to serve merely as one of many measures and factors that note buyers and sellers can use in determining note values. [9], It reads: "The Japanese Military Government commanded their troops in Burma to keep the following directives secret. These prices are not intended, and should not be relied upon, to replace the due diligence and when appropriate expert consultation that note buyers and sellers should undertake when entering into a note transaction. [1] Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. The Association held the notes, issued membership certificates, official ID cards, and deposit passbooks. For example, there are over 200 notes in the British Museum collection. Ornament and oak twigs. This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. 1 Military currency, Scripts: Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. The Japanese pronounce the yen as end. It is used around the world as reserve currency, and fifth most influential currency after the US Dollar, Euro, Pound, and Sterling. 10 Replacement notes (block H-A) substituted into packs of notes did not have the same numbers as the block "A-A" notes they replaced. These were the Japanese government pesos. The Japanese were on the defensive and short of supplies. There are "H-A" replacement notes perforated "Specimen" for all, Block A-A notes in the B yen series except for the 1,000 yen note. Some of these B yen booklets initially were classified "Top Secret" with that handstamped on the outside front and back covers. Japanese Military Currency Series 100 1, 5, 10 & 20 Yen. 5 yen note - Wikipedia As Japan became more desperate in the war effort in 1944, the Japanese military authorities in Hong Kong circulated more military yen, resulting in hyperinflation. The 1, 5 and 10-dollar notes initially had serial numbers; these were later omitted. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. Self-published, Tokyo, Japan. 10 sen note - Wikipedia Disclaimer: The prices listed in the various PMG Price and Value Guides are compiled from a number of independent, third party sources in the numismatic community which PMG believes to be reliable. 1944 ushered in a 100 Peso note and soon after an inflationary 500 Pesos note. who lived under Japanese occupation blamed the Allies for the hyperinflation. Some were destroyed or confiscated. Currency issued by the Japanese Military Authority, Malaya, Singapore, North Borneo, Sarawak and Brunei, Arlie Slabaugh, Japanese Invasion Money by Hewitts Numismatic Information Series (Chicago Press, 1967). It is most widely used for international transactions and reserve money around the world. Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection. [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. The "revalidated/revalued notes" carried an adhesive revalidation sticker (shoshi) that was affixed in the area at the upper right corner of the note. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. The allies obtained a large amount of wartime currency which was later sent to museums or used as souvenirs. This money is sometimes wrongly identified as being printed in preparation for an invasion of Australia; no such invasion was ever planned and this denomination was not used in Australia. Japan Allied Military Currency 5 Yen WWII 1945 Pick-69b About UNC PMG 55 $99.99 $14.99 shipping JAPAN 50 SEN ND 1948 BANK OF JAPANESE GOVERNMENT PICK 61 a $50 $75.00 $9.65 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED JAPAN banknote 10 Yen 1945 with embossed USA seal !!! Detailed information about the coin 50 Sen (US Military Currency, A-Note), Japan, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data .