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