1942 WORLD WAR II Philippines 50 CENTAVOS NOTE Japanese OCCUPATION CURRENCY

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1942 WORLD WAR II Philippines 50 CENTAVOS NOTE Japanese OCCUPATION CURRENCY
1942 WORLD WAR II Philippines 50 CENTAVOS NOTE Japanese OCCUPATION CURRENCY
Description
This is a World War II veteran
"Fifty Centavos"
note that was issued in 1942 by the Japanese for the occupied Philippine Islands.
The Japanese bombed the Philippines the same day they bombed Pearl Harbor. December 7, 1942,
"The day that will live in infamy"
. They landed troops in the Philippines on December 10. Manila was taken January 2, Bataan fell April 9, and finally Corregidor on May 6, forcing MacArthur's famous
"I Shall Return"
statement when he left for Australia. He did return, and these notes soon became worthless.
"
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money"
(General Issues 1368-1960)
by Albert Pick.
#10
5.
"Japanese Invasion Money of World War II"
by Chattanooga Coin.
#P-
4.
Face:
PI
(In red, PA to PI used and the P stood for Philippine.)
• Black on light purple underprint. Banana plantation at right. The PI series was also produced in Australia and sent to the guerrillas to undermine the Japanese currency.
Having one of these could get you shot. The guerrillas were still fighting in the interior of the islands and one of these in your pocket would make you a collaborator. On the other hand, the guerrillas issued their own currency and the Japanese carried guns too. They were both
"forced"
issues. This one circulated however, probably in a larger, occupied, population center.
Back:
Light violet.
The Note:
A circulated but still presentable veteran. It has numerous minor edge problems but no large tears. It has no body tears and just a few tiny pinholes. A piece of quickly fading World War II history. As grading is subjective, please see the pictures and judge for yourself.
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