Japanese Occupational Currency, Philippines 50 Centavos, 1942.

The image features an ornate and intricately designed currency note, prominently marked with the number "50" on both the left and right sides. The background is composed of an elaborate pattern featuring geometric and floral elements, creating a highly detailed and textured appearance. This pattern is symmetrical, with curved shapes and decorative scrolls seamlessly merging into one another, showcasing a traditional style often associated with vintage banknote artistry. The overall tone of the image is beige, giving it a classic and aged look, reminiscent of older currency designs. The intricate details suggest security features typical of banknotes, aiming to prevent counterfeiting while simultaneously adding aesthetic appeal. The symmetry of the design, combined with the central focus on the large numbers, clearly indicates the denomination of the note, emphasizing its importance and value.

The image features an ornate and intricately designed currency note, prominently marked with the number "50" on both the left and right sides. The background is composed of an elaborate pattern featuring geometric and floral elements, creating a highly detailed and textured appearance. This pattern is symmetrical, with curved shapes and decorative scrolls seamlessly merging into one another, showcasing a traditional style often associated with vintage banknote artistry. The overall tone of the image is beige, giving it a classic and aged look, reminiscent of older currency designs. The intricate details suggest security features typical of banknotes, aiming to prevent counterfeiting while simultaneously adding aesthetic appeal. The symmetry of the design, combined with the central focus on the large numbers, clearly indicates the denomination of the note, emphasizing its importance and value.

Name/Title

Japanese Occupational Currency, Philippines 50 Centavos, 1942.

Entry/Object ID

442/11121

Scope and Content

Japanese Occupational Currency, Philippines 50 Centavos, 1942. Serial number PI. 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