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1944 Japan 5 Sen Banknote, Bank of Japan, WWII, Kusunoki Masashige statue, Pick P-52a, Block 5 [Est. UNC]

$17.47 1944 Est. UNC

Description

A Bank of Japan 5 sen note, ND (1944), Pick P-52a (Numista N#205534). The front shows the equestrian statue of Kusunoki Masashige with two red seals, on an orange underprint; the back is brown with the 5 sen value and a paulownia crest. Block 5, printed in red at upper left and lower right; no serial number on this type. The close-ups show the statue and the seals.

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Historical Context

Issued from November 1, 1944, in the last year of World War II. Kusunoki Masashige was a 14th-century samurai remembered in Japan for his loyalty to the emperor; his statue stands outside the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

Condition

[Est. UNC] Uncirculated (checked in hand). Wartime paper with its natural cream-to-tan tone; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

No longer legal tender: amounts under 1 yen were voided at the end of 1953 (Bank of Japan). Sold as a collectible.

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1942 Japanese Invasion Money, Malaya 50 Cents Banknote, Japanese Government (occupation issue), Pick P-M4b, block MT [Est. AU-UNC]

$9.37 1942 Est. AU-UNC

Description

A Japanese Government 50 cents for Malaya, ND (1942), block MT, with a traveler's palm. Pick P-M4b (Numista N#208702).

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Historical Context

During the Japanese occupation of Malaya (1942-1945) the Japanese Government issued these dollar and cent notes in place of the Malayan dollar. Malaya notes carry block letters beginning with M. The notes became worthless after the war, and many were kept as souvenirs.

Condition

[Est. AU-UNC] Bright and fresh looking; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

Not legal tender. Japanese occupation money was not redeemed after the war. Sold as a collectible.

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1942 Japanese Invasion Money, Philippines 5 Centavos Banknote, Japanese Government (occupation issue), Pick P-103a, block PG [Est. UNC]

$8.58 1942 Est. UNC

Description

A Japanese Government 5 centavos for the Philippines, ND (1942), block PG. Pick P-103a (Numista N#204413).

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Historical Context

Issued by the Japanese Government during the occupation of the Philippines (1942-1945). Philippine notes carry block letters beginning with P. As the occupation went on, these notes lost nearly all their value.

Condition

[Est. UNC] Looks uncirculated; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

Not legal tender. Japanese occupation money was not redeemed after the war. Sold as a collectible.

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1944 Japan 1 Yen Banknote, Bank of Japan, Pick P-54a, block {46} [Est. F-VF]

$8.17 1944 Est. F-VF

Description

A Bank of Japan 1 yen, ND (1944), with Takenouchi no Sukune and the Ube Shrine. Block 46; no serial number on this type. Pick P-54a (Numista N#265116).

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Historical Context

A wartime 1 yen note. Takenouchi no Sukune is a legendary statesman of the early Japanese chronicles.

Condition

[Est. F-VF] Circulated and wrinkled; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

May still be legal tender in Japan (the Bank of Japan lists the Takenouchi 1 yen as valid from 1943; not confirmed for this Pick number). Sold as a collectible.

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1942 Japanese Invasion Money, Malaya 10 Cents Banknote, Japanese Government (occupation issue), Pick P-M3b, fractional block M/AN [Est. AU-UNC]

$8.17 1942 Est. AU-UNC

Description

A Japanese Government 10 cents for Malaya, ND (1942), fractional block M/AN. Pick P-M3b (Numista N#205568).

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Historical Context

During the Japanese occupation of Malaya (1942-1945) the Japanese Government issued these dollar and cent notes in place of the Malayan dollar. Malaya notes carry block letters beginning with M. The notes became worthless after the war, and many were kept as souvenirs.

Condition

[Est. AU-UNC] Bright and fresh looking; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

Not legal tender. Japanese occupation money was not redeemed after the war. Sold as a collectible.

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1942 Japanese Invasion Money, Philippines 10 Pesos Banknote, Japanese Government (occupation issue), Pick P-108, block PD [Est. VG-F]

$7.92 1942 Est. VG-F

Description

A Japanese Government 10 pesos for the Philippines, ND (1942), block PD. Purple handstamp on the back: the first line reads "Japanese War Notes"; the second line shows "FIVE" and the rest is not legible. Pick P-108 (Numista N#205029).

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Historical Context

Issued by the Japanese Government during the occupation of the Philippines (1942-1945). Philippine notes carry block letters beginning with P. As the occupation went on, these notes lost nearly all their value.

Condition

[Est. VG-F] Circulated; see the photos, including the handstamp. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

Not legal tender. Japanese occupation money was not redeemed after the war. Sold as a collectible.

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1938 Japan 50 Sen Banknote, Imperial Japanese Government, Pick P-58a, block {1242} [Est. G-VG]

$7.46 1938 Est. G-VG

Description

A Imperial Japanese Government 50 sen, Showa 13 (1938), with Mt Fuji and cherry blossoms. Also dated Koki 2598 in the imperial calendar. Block 1242. Pick P-58a (Numista N#210259).

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Historical Context

Dated Showa 13 (1938), the year after the war with China began. Amounts under 1 yen stopped being legal tender at the end of 1953.

Condition

[Est. G-VG] Well circulated: dark stain on the left of the back, edge wear and small edge losses; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

No longer legal tender: amounts under 1 yen were voided at the end of 1953 (Bank of Japan). Sold as a collectible.

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1942 Japanese Invasion Money, Burma 10 Rupees Banknote, Japanese Government (occupation issue), Pick P-16, block BA [Est. VF]

$7.29 1942 Est. VF

Description

A Japanese Government 10 rupees for Burma, ND (1942-1944), block BA. Pick P-16 (Numista N#203976).

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Historical Context

Issued by the Japanese Government during the occupation of Burma (1942-1945). Burma notes carry block letters beginning with B. The notes became worthless after the war.

Condition

[Est. VF] Light folds and a dark speck in the top-left margin of the back; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

Not legal tender. Japanese occupation money was not redeemed after the war. Sold as a collectible.

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1943 Japan 10 Yen Banknote, Bank of Japan, Pick P-51a, {429} 689871 [Est. F-VF]

$7.17 1943 Est. F-VF

Description

A Bank of Japan 10 yen, ND (1943), with Wake no Kiyomaro and a blue shrine back. Block 429, serial 689871. Pick P-51a (Numista N#204400).

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Historical Context

A wartime 10 yen note. Wake no Kiyomaro (733-799) was a court official remembered for his loyalty to the throne.

Condition

[Est. F-VF] Circulated, with a small brown spot at the right edge of the front; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

No longer legal tender: not on the Bank of Japan list of notes still valid. Sold as a collectible.

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1943 Japan 50 Sen Banknote, Imperial Japanese Government, Pick P-59b, block (724) [Est. F]

$6.92 1943 Est. F

Description

A Imperial Japanese Government 50 sen, Showa 18 (1943), with the Yasukuni Shrine torii on the front and Mt Takachiho on the back. Block 724. Pick P-59b (Numista N#208853).

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Historical Context

A wartime government note dated Showa 18 (1943). Amounts under 1 yen stopped being legal tender at the end of 1953.

Condition

[Est. F] Circulated; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

No longer legal tender: amounts under 1 yen were voided at the end of 1953 (Bank of Japan). Sold as a collectible.

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1942 Japanese Invasion Money, Burma 1 Rupee Banknote, Japanese Government (occupation issue), Pick P-14, block BD [Est. VF-XF]

$6.84 1942 Est. VF-XF

Description

A Japanese Government 1 rupee for Burma, ND (1942), block BD, with a pagoda. Pick P-14 (Numista N#207646).

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Historical Context

Issued by the Japanese Government during the occupation of Burma (1942-1945). Burma notes carry block letters beginning with B. The notes became worthless after the war.

Condition

[Est. VF-XF] Light circulation; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

Not legal tender. Japanese occupation money was not redeemed after the war. Sold as a collectible.

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1943 Japan 10 Yen Banknote, Bank of Japan, Pick P-51a, {53} 640069 [Est. F]

$6.84 1943 Est. F

Description

A Bank of Japan 10 yen, ND (1943), with Wake no Kiyomaro and a blue shrine back. Block 53, serial 640069. Pick P-51a (Numista N#204400).

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Historical Context

A wartime 10 yen note. Wake no Kiyomaro (733-799) was a court official remembered for his loyalty to the throne.

Condition

[Est. F] Circulated, with brown spots at the lower left of the back and an edge wave and small tear at the top center; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

No longer legal tender: not on the Bank of Japan list of notes still valid. Sold as a collectible.

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1942 Japanese Invasion Money, Malaya 1 Dollar Banknote, Japanese Government (occupation issue), Pick P-M5c, block MO [Est. XF-AU]

$5.63 1942 Est. XF-AU

Description

A Japanese Government 1 dollar for Malaya, ND (1942), block MO, with breadfruit and coconut trees. Pick P-M5c (Numista N#204451).

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Historical Context

During the Japanese occupation of Malaya (1942-1945) the Japanese Government issued these dollar and cent notes in place of the Malayan dollar. Malaya notes carry block letters beginning with M. The notes became worthless after the war, and many were kept as souvenirs.

Condition

[Est. XF-AU] Lightly handled; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

Not legal tender. Japanese occupation money was not redeemed after the war. Sold as a collectible.

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1942 Japanese Invasion Money, Philippines 10 Pesos Banknote, Japanese Government (occupation issue), Pick P-108, block PD [Est. G-VG]

$5.58 1942 Est. G-VG

Description

A Japanese Government 10 pesos for the Philippines, ND (1942), block PD. Pick P-108 (Numista N#205029).

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Historical Context

Issued by the Japanese Government during the occupation of the Philippines (1942-1945). Philippine notes carry block letters beginning with P. As the occupation went on, these notes lost nearly all their value.

Condition

[Est. G-VG] Well circulated, with tears and losses along the top edge and edge wear; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

Not legal tender. Japanese occupation money was not redeemed after the war. Sold as a collectible.

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1943 Japan 50 Sen Banknote, Imperial Japanese Government, Pick P-59b, block (277) [Est. F]

$5.58 1943 Est. F

Description

A Imperial Japanese Government (seifu shihei) 50 sen, Showa 18 (1943), with the Yasukuni Shrine torii on the front and Mt Takachiho on the back. Block 277. Pick P-59b (Numista N#208853).

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Historical Context

A wartime government note dated Showa 18 (1943). Amounts under 1 yen stopped being legal tender at the end of 1953.

Condition

[Est. F] Circulated; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

No longer legal tender: amounts under 1 yen were voided at the end of 1953 (Bank of Japan). Sold as a collectible.

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1938 Japan 50 Sen Banknote, Imperial Japanese Government, Pick P-58a, block {698} [Est. VG]

$5.29 1938 Est. VG

Description

A Imperial Japanese Government 50 sen, Showa 13 (1938), with Mt Fuji and cherry blossoms. Also dated Koki 2598 in the imperial calendar. Block 698. Pick P-58a (Numista N#210259).

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Historical Context

Dated Showa 13 (1938), the year after the war with China began. Amounts under 1 yen stopped being legal tender at the end of 1953.

Condition

[Est. VG] Circulated, with a small split at the top of the center fold; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

No longer legal tender: amounts under 1 yen were voided at the end of 1953 (Bank of Japan). Sold as a collectible.

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1942 Japanese Invasion Money, Philippines 50 Centavos Banknote, Japanese Government (occupation issue), Pick P-105, block PI [Est. F]

$3.92 1942 Est. F

Description

A Japanese Government 50 centavos for the Philippines, ND (1942), block PI, with a plantation scene. Pick P-105 (Numista N#206394).

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Historical Context

Issued by the Japanese Government during the occupation of the Philippines (1942-1945). Philippine notes carry block letters beginning with P. As the occupation went on, these notes lost nearly all their value.

Condition

[Est. F] Circulated, with heavy toning and a brown stain on the left half of the front; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

Not legal tender. Japanese occupation money was not redeemed after the war. Sold as a collectible.

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1944 Japan 10 Sen Banknote, Bank of Japan, Pick P-53a, block {7} [Est. F]

$3.29 1944 Est. F

Description

A Bank of Japan 10 sen, ND (1944), with the Hakko Ichiu tower (Peace Tower) in Miyazaki. Block 7. Pick P-53a (Numista N#208598).

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Historical Context

A wartime small-change note issued by the Bank of Japan in 1944. Amounts under 1 yen stopped being legal tender at the end of 1953.

Condition

[Est. F] Circulated with a fold; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

No longer legal tender: amounts under 1 yen were voided at the end of 1953 (Bank of Japan). Sold as a collectible.

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