1943 World War II PHILIPPINES Veteran 5 PESOS NOTE Japanese OCCUPATION CURRENCY

Description: FOR the complete story, FULL DETAILS and BIG CLEAR PICTURES, Please SEE THE DESCRIPTION 1943 World War II PHILIPPINES Veteran 5 PESOS NOTE Japanese OCCUPATION CURRENCY Description This is a veteran, World War II era, "Five Pesos" note that was issued in 1943 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. He did, and these notes soon became worthless. "Standard Catalog of World Paper Money" (General Issues 1368-1960) by Albert Pick. #110. "Japanese Invasion Money of World War II" by Chattanooga Coin. #P-9. Face: {38} • 0261749 • {In red, plate numbers 1-51 used} • Black on pale green and yellow underprint. • Rizal Monument at left. • Pale FIVE counter at right over watermark of a banana tree. The Japanese "liberated" the Philippines and set up a puppet government. They used the Rizal Monument because José Rizal had been a Philippine patriot during the Spanish period, and they wanted to announce the new "freedom". 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. Back: Brown with lavender background. • Claimant's Association Stamp. Formed in 1953 on behalf of Filipinos left holding stranded quantities of worthless Japanese invasion money, the "Japanese War Notes Claimant's Association of the Philippines", mission was to hold both the US and Japanese government's liable for the redemption of war currency. So, while "Japanese" pesos had been valued prior to the war's end upon pain of death, those same pesos were now valued as a liability of their issuer. Given the possibility of redemption, an old invasion note was now worth more than zero. When their case was eventually heard in 1967 it was dismissed. The Note: A veteran. It has been around the block. It has some holes and stains but no edge or body tears. A prime piece of quickly fading World War II history. The note will be sent in a new currency holder that protects it. As grading is subjective, please see the pictures and judge for yourself. Remember, FREE SHIPPING! Payment I ship the day after cleared payment. Payment in US funds only please. Returns: Accepted, in original condition, in most cases and encouraged if the item has been misdescribed. If you need more than one week from the close of the sale to make payment, that is not generally a problem, PLEASE, JUST LET ME KNOW when you expect to pay. If No payment and No contact is made, eBay will automatically open a non payment case on the eighth day. Shipping Shipping to all locations WORLDWIDE will be FREE! All items will be insured, at no extra cost. International shipments will also be insured at no extra cost to most countries. I SHIP THE DAY AFTER PAYMENT! About Us We are long time collectors who enjoys listing things on eBay. We try to give you the best pictures we can and as much information about the item as we can, so you know what you are buying. I try to start auctions for as low a starting price as I can, and still break even. There are eBay, PayPal and Postage fees to cover. Minimum bid normally represents at least a decent value. I believe you have completed your part of the agreement when you pay me, so I LEAVE YOUR FEEDBACK WHEN I SHIP THE ITEM. I appreciate return feedback if you feel I have earned it. Contact Us I will try to respond to email questions within one day. Please ask any questions about the item, or other special requests BEFORE you bid. Pictures sell! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing.300+ Listing Templates! Auctiva gets you noticed! The complete eBay Selling Solution.

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