Japanese Invasion Money - Malaya

2023.220.4.1r: Face of Malay Japanese Invasion Money
2023.220.4.1r

Face of Malay Japanese Invasion Money

Name/Title

Japanese Invasion Money - Malaya

Entry/Object ID

2023.220.4.1

Description

Japanese Invasion Money 1 cents note for use in Malaya, series MZ. The note has been circulated, has a pin hole at the bottom and shows some staining along the righthand side.

Use

This note is one of a series issued by the Japanese forces of occupation in the Pacific theatre during the Second World War. This example of Japanese Invasion Money was intended for use in Malaya, as indicated by the letter M in the block letters MZ. This note was used by VX39172 Lieutenant Newton John STEWART, as a bookmark for his copy of Rudyard Kipling's, Barrack-room Ballads, item number 2023.220.4.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Donation

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Korean South East Asia Forces Veterans Association SA

Related Entries

Notes

2023.220.4 2023.34