Japanese Occupational Currency, Philippines 5 Pesos, 1942.

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The image depicts a five pesos banknote issued by "The Japanese Government." It features ornate designs with the numeral "5" prominently displayed in each corner. Central to the design is an intricate depiction of a monument or structure, possibly resembling an obelisk, with surrounding foliage and pathways. Various layers of patterns and borders highlight the intricacy of the engraving, reflecting a careful balance between artistic elegance and official symbolism. The phrase "FIVE PESOS" is boldly printed at the bottom, emphasizing the denomination of the currency, and a serial number adds an element of authenticity.

The image depicts a five pesos banknote issued by "The Japanese Government." It features ornate designs with the numeral "5" prominently displayed in each corner. Central to the design is an intricate depiction of a monument or structure, possibly resembling an obelisk, with surrounding foliage and pathways. Various layers of patterns and borders highlight the intricacy of the engraving, reflecting a careful balance between artistic elegance and official symbolism. The phrase "FIVE PESOS" is boldly printed at the bottom, emphasizing the denomination of the currency, and a serial number adds an element of authenticity.

Name/Title

Japanese Occupational Currency, Philippines 5 Pesos, 1942.

Entry/Object ID

431/5815

Scope and Content

Japanese Occupational Currency, Philippines 5 Pesos, 1942. Serial numbers {47} and 0509108. 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

MONEY, ETHNOGRAPHIC/JAPAN

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