Japanese Occupational Currency, Philippines 1 Peso, 1942.

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The image depicts a historical banknote issued by "The Japanese Government" with a denomination of one peso. The central part features an intricate design with the large number "1" and the word "ONE" prominently displayed in an ornate oval. Surrounding the oval are decorative elements that enhance the overall visual appeal. On the left side, there is an illustration of a monument, possibly symbolizing notable historical significance. The bottom of the note showcases the denomination "ONE PESO," and contains numerical details like "0047518" on the right, signifying a serial number. This note reflects a piece of currency from a specific historical context.

The image depicts a historical banknote issued by "The Japanese Government" with a denomination of one peso. The central part features an intricate design with the large number "1" and the word "ONE" prominently displayed in an ornate oval. Surrounding the oval are decorative elements that enhance the overall visual appeal. On the left side, there is an illustration of a monument, possibly symbolizing notable historical significance. The bottom of the note showcases the denomination "ONE PESO," and contains numerical details like "0047518" on the right, signifying a serial number. This note reflects a piece of currency from a specific historical context.

Name/Title

Japanese Occupational Currency, Philippines 1 Peso, 1942.

Entry/Object ID

442/11123

Scope and Content

Japanese Occupational Currency, Philippines 1 Peso, 1942. Serial numbers {66} and 0047518. During World War II, the Japanese issued occupational currency when invading. Japan issued Pesos and Centavos in the Philippines. The United States military conducted a counterfeiting program to undermine the currency and to fund guerrila activities. The United States military also overprinted some currency with propaganda and dropped the currency as leaflets in Japanese held territory.

Collection

ETHNOGRAPHIC/PHILIPPINES

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Currency, Paper money, Money

Search Terms

Japan, Philippine Islands, World War II, Japanese Money

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 7, 2011