MILITARY CURRENCY [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. Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this banknote. All denominations printed in the US were printed using offset color lithography (4 color) on watermarked (very faint) white bond paper. US Forces personnel were issued "B" yen currency prior to the invasion of Okinawa on April 1, 1945. Called Mickey Mouse Money" by local Filipinos,[4] it was valueless after the overthrow of the Japanese, and tons of it were burned. These latter are referred to as Japanese invasion money. Japanese Military Currency Series 100 1, 5, 10 & 20 Yen. Similar specimen notes exist for the "A" underprinted notes (see below). [citation needed]. Back Color: Green. , Translation: The civilian (non-US Forces) monetary system existing in the Ryukyu Islands immediately after WWII is discussed in a 2003 "Working Paper"** published by the Department of Economics, Vanderbilt University. The discussion in the preceding paragraph is based upon the information in that chart. [citation needed]. 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. 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 !!! The replacement notes were added into packs in the there own numerical sequence. 1 Troops on the invasion ships were allowed to draw small amounts of the "B" yen and actually carried it ashore when they landed. A member of this site wants to exchange it: vasyli, Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html). 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. Chinese, Hiragana, Latin, Lettering: They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. In Hong Kong, the military yen was forced upon the local population as the sole official currency of the territory. The Japanese government also issued the Japanese 100 pesos after they destroyed all the hard money. 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 The first five yen notes adopted and released by the Japanese government are part of a series known as Meiji Tsh (). Issued pursuant to military proclamation, Initially printed in the U.S.A., subsequently printed in Japan. They destroyed the local currency and established wartime finance banks. 1944 ushered in a 100 Peso note and soon after an inflationary 500 Pesos note. The Association held the notes, issued membership certificates, official ID cards, and deposit passbooks. The Japanese Peso is considered invasion money and was officially known as Southern Development Banknotes. It was supposed to finance the military industries, hydroelectric power, petroleum, and other such things. It represents the struggles of people during the war as a historical piece. The high value 20 yen and 100 yen "A" series notes were delivered in substantially smaller quantities than the same "B" series denominations. 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. 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? 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. 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]. I have seen these notes separately and in booklet form. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes. Replacement notes (block H-A) substituted into packs of notes did not have the same numbers as the block "A-A" notes they replaced. The "B" yen currency was in use in Okinawa until 1958 giving it the distinction of being the longest in use US military currency of the World War II era. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%. SERIES 10050 SERIES B Notes with an H-preffix are replacement notes, See the details of the banknotes available for swap. of PMG graded notes on this webpage. An additional series, with denominations of 12, 1, 5, 10 and 100 Roepiah, was also issued in 1944 with the transliterated Japanese legend "Dai Nippon Teikoku Seiku" (Imperial Japanese Government). These 100-peso bills Japanese government are now rare and expensive. 1 yen New notes were issued to be used locally, and these notes were also known as occupation money or Mickey Mouse peso. Very Good (VG) - Extensive signs of circulation, heavy soiling, creases, strong folds, may have hole in center from folding. Near the end of the war in 1945 the Japanese issued a 1,000 Pesos note. Block B, 1 yen replacement note omits the last B (probably the rarest of all "B" yen notes). 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. Rather than the traditional cremation (incineration) old paper currency usually faces, it is reported to have been provided a Mafia type burial at sea. Block B-B, 1 yen, printed by the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The Japanese held Burma until the second Allied campaign of 1944; although an official surrender did not take place until August 1945. Recently[when?] By using the PMG Guides, the user agrees that neither PMG nor any of its affiliates, shareholders, officers, employees or agents shall have any liability for any loss or damage of any kind, including without limitation any loss arising from reliance on the information contained in the Guides. 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. 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. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. That charge is factored into the pricing 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 Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this banknote. Value: 10 Yen (10 JPY) Currency: Yen (1871-date) Composition: Paper: Size: 112 66 mm: Shape: . Occupation currency, including denominations of less than one dollar, was printed on paper. 1944 ushered in a 100 Peso note and soon after an inflationary 500 Pesos note. Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this banknote. Most banknotes from Japan will be worth at least $50. Scripts: Chinese, Hiragana, Latin Lettering: ISSUED PURSUANT TO MILITARY PROCLAMATION Translation: Issued pursuant to military proclamation Comments Back Color: Brown. Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this banknote. [citation needed][4], Japanese Invasion Money - Philippines 500 Pesos, Japanese Philippines One Centavo WWII Occupation Note, Japanese Philippines Five Centavos WWII Occupation Note, Japanese Philippines Ten Centavos WWII Occupation Note, Japanese Philippines 50 Centavos WWII Occupation Note, Japanese Philippines Ten Pesos WWII Occupation Note. 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. However, the Money Museum of the Bank Negara Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur has on display a pattern coin showing that occupation coinage was considered. A [4], With the end of World War II, the currency circulated bearing the Japanese name immediately lost any value it once possessed and was discarded en masse. Lettering: [2], The Japanese occupation also outlawed any use of Hong Kong dollar and set a deadline for exchanging dollars into yen. If you are a history enthusiast, you must know about the events of WWII. SERIES 1001 General Information. In order to keep the nominal value of that military currency, the Japanese government made it possible for the owners to exchange the currency with silver at every branch of Yokohama Specie Bank, Ltd. located at the front, assigned depositories in Japan, detached offices of Korean depository, Yasen (open battle) Post Office, Japanese common post Death and Burial of a Currency. Block D-D, 1 yen, printed by Japan Ministry of Finance. 1 Yen The first issue in 1942 consisted of denominations of 1, 5, 10 and 50 centavos and 1, 5, and 10 Pesos. Email Your Order All "B" underprint notes have block letters associated with printers. The value of a Japanese soldier's rifle from World War II varies on model and condition. 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. It is easy to get these notes but very hard to buy food or other things. The revalidated notes are found in the 10y, 100y, 200y and 1000y denominations. Block H-A replacement notes for defective block A-A notes. 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. 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. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes. The "B" notes yen were used almost continually in the Ryukyu Islands from April 1, 1945 until September 30, 1958. MILITARY CURRENCY SERIES 1 100 A A 18354603 A A ONE YEN SERIES 100 1 Translation: 1 Yen 1 Military currency Reverse Brown. 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. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. ONE YEN These certificates were issued for a fee.[11]. Military currency, Scripts: The Japanese pesos are the currency owned by the Philippines. 50 In March of 1946 all Japanese notes of 5 yen or more in denomination were declared invalid effective April 28, 1946. 10 On 10 December 1941 Japanese troops landed on Luzon. The Japanese are making these valueless notes for your use. The other three series of ten sen notes issued are in some way tied to the . Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. 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. [1], In February 1942 in Japan, laws were passed establishing the Wartime Finance Bank and the Southern Development Bank. 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). Features. The 1,000 yen note did not exist when these booklets were prepared. However, although there was about as much as 1.9billion yen, the Japanese military administrations intentionally destroyed 700million worth of it. The Japanese military authority issued this currency to replace local currency after Japan invaded countries and colonies in World War II. Military currency, Lettering: Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%. One yen is equal to 100 Sen. 5 Yen (1945) (Allied Military currency) [Picture & Info] JP-71 : 10 Yen (1945) WWII Allied Military Currency [Picture & Info] JP-77 : 10 Yen (1945) (Wake no Kiyomaro; Goou Shrine) . A paratrooper's rifle in good condition might be. 5 Japanese military currency (Chinese and Japanese: , also in short) was money issued to the soldiers of the Imperial Japanese Armed Forces as a salary. After the fall of Singapore in February 1942, the Japanese attacked the Netherland Indies which were effectively overtaken by 9 March 1942 and held until surrender in August 1945. Military Payment Certificates (MPC) were issued from 1946 until 1973. Notes with an H-preffix are replacement notes 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. 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. Chinese, Hiragana, Latin, Lettering: , Translation: to display headers above the selected row. This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. Now it was under Japanese rule, so they destroyed most of the local currency and confiscated any currency notes left. [1] This was done under the authority of the Japanese government, which passed laws establishing the . SEN All notes bore the name of the Imperial Japanese government. No doubt these constant and drastic changes in legal tender caused much confusion. In 1942, the Japanese issued paper scrip currency of 1, 5 and 10 cents and 12, 1, 5 and 10 Gulden notes. The "B" yen underprinted notes were used in Japan by the civilian population from September 6, 1945 through July 15, 1948. The back bears two propaganda messages in the Kachin, a Burmese warrior tribe, language. When the military yen was first introduced on 26 December 1941, the exchange rate between the Hong Kong dollar and the military yen was 2 to 1. In South East Asia, the Japanese military arranged for bank notes to be issued, denominated in the various currencies (rupees, pesos, dollars, etc.) The 50 sen note () was a denomination of Japanese yen in six different government issued series from 1872 to 1948 for use in commerce. In South East Asia, the Japanese military arranged for bank notes to be issued, denominated in the various currencies (rupees, pesos, dollars, etc.) Click on "Shop" to search for the Note on eBay. Pursuant to the Treaty of San Francisco, signed on September 1951, Japan made restitution on a national, not individual, level. The 10 sen note () was a denomination of Japanese yen issued in four different series from 1872 to 1947 for use in commerce. A The specimen booklets were intended to provide US Forces personnel advance knowledge the currency that would be placed in use with the invasion. [citation needed] In its place, the Japanese issued several series of fiat currency. 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. Large amounts of Japanese invasion money were collected by individuals following the war. Scripts: Spend as much as you like for food and other things, but don't tell the (Kachin) people the secret of the money. By luck, a supply of paper made from plants native to Japan was located in the U.S.[4]. 55 [9] In the early 1940s, the Japanese government issued military yen notes with a design prepared specifically for the military yen. As such, PMG disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information contained in the PMG Guides. Military currency, Scripts: The Japanese invaded Burma in January 1942. 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. 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. = The Catalog of Japanese Currency. Also, the author's did not mention the use of the revalidated old Japanese notes. When WWII ended, most of these notes were destroyed, but there were still a few left. SERIES 1 This revalidation was required in Japan and in the Ryukyu Islands. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. Face Color:Black on green and brown underprint. Ryukyu Stamps Some of these B yen booklets initially were classified "Top Secret" with that handstamped on the outside front and back covers. The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Later series were less crude. In February 1942, Japan captured the Philippines and drove America out. 5, Translation: ISSUED PURSUANT TO In China, several puppet governments were created (e.g. [citation needed] The Japanese used this hard currency abroad to purchase raw materials, rice and weapons to fuel and feed its war machine. 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. Chinese, Hiragana, Latin, Lettering: Black on light blue underprint and blue text, large A in underprint. 1 Peso bills - PH Issued pursuant to military proclamation. 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. As a result, this series became the longest used Allied Military Currency of World War II. Terms/Ordering Info. Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Background Historically, soldiers serving overseas had been paid in local currency rather than in their "home" currency. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms. One booklet I have examined carried a manuscript notation reading "Classification Removed, 5/1/45." Taiwan maintained its own banking system and bank notes after it came under Japanese sovereignty in 1895. Currency is often found graded by commercial and society grading services. The military yen became the official currency in some occupied areas, e.g. [citation needed]. FIVE YEN The Japanese were on the defensive and short of supplies. Between April 15 and April 28 the soon to be demonetized notes could be exchanged "New" issue Bank of Japan notes or be revalidated. Severe punishment will be applied to anyone who counterfeits notes or knowingly uses such notes.". 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. Japan Numismatic Dealers Association (editor); 2022. Values in the table above are expressed in USD. Malaysian scrip is in dollars (Straits or Malayan dollars) and therefore is often, mistakenly, thought to be for the invasion of the United States. All Rights Reserved. BSERIES 100 They were also legal tender in Korea from September, 1945 until June, 1946. Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html). The authentic 100 Peso notes have the following features: The Japanese yen is the currency issued by the Japanese government. A-Notes were never legal tender for Japanese citizens and circulated only a few weeks in Japan in 1946. The notes were tipped (attached by good quality glue) onto tabs in the booklet on the reverse side (right edge when viewing the back of the note). The allies obtained a large amount of wartime currency which was later sent to museums or used as souvenirs. The Japanese began their attack on British Malaya the same day as Pearl Harbor. "B" yen notes were initially issued in 10s, 50s, 1y, 5y, 10y, 20y and 100y denominations. A follow-up letter three months later has a request for another 70,000 pieces of counterfeit scrip as the previous supply "proved to be very useful" and was exhausted. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. General MacArthur asked the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) to replicate the Japanese currency in the Philippines for his eventual return. Those in the "Meiji Tsh" series are the first modern banknotes issued after Japanese officials studied western culture. A 25601343 A The other notes printed in Japan (1 yen C-C & D-D and 5 yen B-B) were printed on cream color paper. 2 photo. After exchanging for Hong Kong dollars, the Japanese military purchased supplies and strategic goods in the neighbouring neutral Portuguese colony of Macao.[1]. ONE YEN These latter are referred to as Japanese invasion money. However, by October 1942, the rate was changed to 4 to 1. Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection. 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 A 18354603 A 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) 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. B 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. By the end of the war, all wartime currency immediately lost its value. Allied Military Currency - 1 Lira 0,55 High Quality Paperwork Allied Military Currency - 1 Lira Reproduction of a 1 Lira Banknote (Invasion money). Discounts Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection. In 1942 the Japanese issued a 1 and a 12 shilling notes for use in these areas. Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this banknote. This system lasted until September 1, 1946 when all Japanese notes were required to be the "New" Bank of Japan issue and "B" yen was no longer legal tender for the civilian population. BSERIES 100 (see below). 2 photo. Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection. MILITARY CURRENCY George C. Baxley 2 photo. 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 They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. The "A" and "B" yen notes are catalogued/discussed in the below references. Block C-C, 1 yen, printed by Japan Ministry of Finance. Japan 5 Yen Paper Money Values Powered by NumisMaster Japan - Allied Military Currency - WWII 1945-1951 ND Issue 5 Yen New World Price Guide Search Specifications Year/Issue: 1945 Denomination: 5 Yen Design Face Color: Black on light blue underprint. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%. And 2 more volumes. Value: 50 Sen (0.50 JPY) Currency: Yen (1871-date) Composition: Paper: Size: 78 66 mm: Shape: . About Uncirculated (AU) - Slight evidence of handling. Large red text instead indicated that the note was military currency ("") so as not to be confused with regular Japanese yen. Kachin! Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection. Notes with B underprint were legal tender for Japanese citizens from September 1945 until July 1948. 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. (B Yen Specimens - A Yen Specimens). Good (G) - Well worn/used, overall unattractive appearance. [citation needed]In its place, the Japanese issued several series of fiat currency. All of these notes bear the following "De Japansche Regeering Betaalt Aan Toonder" or "The Japanese Government Promise To Pay The Bearer on Demand". It is most widely used for international transactions and reserve money around the world. Black on light blue underprint and green text, large A in underprint. Great item to put in your pocket. In 1942, Japan pushed America out of the Philippines and got the land to itself. 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). In 1967, JAPWANCAP sued the United States government for reciprocity and lost. Southern Development Bank notes were used as de facto military scrip. Military currency, Scripts: Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes. 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 notes were the first Japanese currency ever to be printed using western printing at Dondorf and Naumann, which was located in Frankfurt. Chinese, Hiragana, Latin, Lettering: In December 1942, the outstanding balance of Southern Development Bank notes stood at more than 470million. 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) 100A 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 . From 1943 onward the Japanese issued paper scrip currency of 1, 5 and 10 Rupee with a 100 Rupee note in 1944. Back to Top 10 Peso bills - PA, PB, and PC, The OSS and SOE also counterfeited the 10 Rupee Burmese note, identifiable by the back slit on a part of the design, Counterfeit Japanese Invasion Money was produced by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), at the time Australia's central bank.