JAPANESE OCC. TERR. BANKNOTES.

[Tim B]

Let me post some more Philippine items before the Chinese stuff as I have some different notes to show off.

First, a couple more of those Philippine 10 Centavos. These are the 1942 ND series. You'll note one has the standard 2 block letters and the other has the fractional block letters.

Tim

[Tim B]

Here's a Philippine 1 Peso ND 1944 VICTORY issue note. Looks a lot nicer than those '43 issues IMO.

[Tim B]

And, the Philippine ND 1944 2 Peso VICTORY issue note:

[Tim B]

Here's a different one. This is a 1942 Philippine "Emergency Circulating" 5 Peso note, issued in Iloilo (Island of Panay).

I visited Iloilo City back in 1977 and they still remembered the occupation and WWII. Me a two friends went over to Molo (small seaside village) and the older people literally came out of the woodwork to shake your hand and say thanks!! It was really a change from the cities like Olongapo where you had watch yourself from getting ripped off at every turn. Tremendous people!

Tim

Edited June 15, 2010 by Tim B

[Tim B]

I'm going to go slightly out of "denomination sequence" here, as this next one is from 1931 and earlier than the rest.

I know, these notes have seen better days but, they are from my dad and have not held up as well as some of the Philippine and Japanese notes.

Here's a China Republic 1931 Issue 5 Yuan note. Note it has "TIENTSIN" on the back. I know my dad had visited Tientsin during the war but not sure what date anymore and unfortunately, I can't ask him anymore.

[Tim B]

The next ones (all the rest for tonight) are actually Japanese puppet bank issue notes during the occupation of China.

First up, a 1938 (1939) issue 1 Yuan:

[Tim B]

Here's a ND 1945 100 Yuan note: That's Huang Ti looking at you!

[Tim B]

Last, but not least ... Here's another ND 1945 note, 1000 Yuan. This was always a favorite as a kid!

Hope you liked them. I have a lot more and I think some are from Taiwan (Formosa) but I'm tired and don't want to hog the thread so I'll let someone else step in for now.

I collected all kinds of notes and coins while I was either active duty or afterwards working over in the "sandbox" but that's a different thread.

Enjoy!

[bmsm]

Tim,

Nice collection of notes . Also, like you said, it would be nice to be able to ask our Dads questions on certain things but they are gone. I read somewhere that 1200-1300 WWII vets are dying off every day and that number may be higher now.

Afew years ago one of the High Schools or the College from Mankato, MN. interviewed some of the surviving WW II vets from this area to have their experiences on a permanent record for future generations.

Bob

[Mervyn Mitton]

Since I first posted those few Japanese notes, it is amazing Bob, what you and Tim have been able to add. Must make this post a good ref. for any other collectors ?

[Tim B]

Yes, I would like to see more as well!

You can still find some of these at coin shows, though condition seems to depend on the seller and what they go after at the larger shows to add to their inventory. Still, for a genuine piece of history, they are virtually inexpensive in most cases. Some notes that are near uncirculated, often go for the amazing price of .50 or less!! Some might be a whopping $3.00 but, it's nice to splurge every now and then!

Now, war period coins are another matter and are also VERY nice!!

Tim

[Tim B]

Mervyn,

Thanks for starting this thread! I have had these notes stored away in various places and they go virtually unnoticed over these last few years, so it was nice to share them and a little piece of my dad's memory.

Tim

[bmsm]

This is a Japanese 5 Sen Note 1944 ND (no date) Issue obverse and reverse. This is a small note 4 in. long and 1.875 in. wide. It makes me think of Monopoly money.

Bob

[Tim B]

I know what you mean Bob, brings a whole new definition to "funny money". I have to say though, that one is sharp with the samurai on horseback!

I have a few Chinese notes (1950's era) that are really small as well.

Tim

[bmsm]

Here are Two South Vietnamese 500 Dong Notes one from 1966 (the stern looking fellow) and 1972 (tiger). Both notes have a watermark and a security thread in them. The United States didn't start using the security thread and watermark until 1990.

Bob

[bmsm]

I held one of the notes up to a light so you can see the security thread and watermark.

Bob

[bmsm]

This might be getting a little far out of line but I saw this in my storage box and it brought back memories of the cold war when billions of dollars, ruples, etc. were spent on weapons and defense against weapons.

This is a 1951, 5 Leva Note from Bulgaria. What caught my eye was the hammer and sickle on the reverse side.

Bob

[kapten_windu]

from Indonesia