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Title |
Invasion Money, c. 1944 |
Object Name |
Money, Paper |
Scope & Content |
Invasion Money, c. 1944. Rectangular, cream-colored paper, with writing in green, red and black. it has the number 1 in the center and four corners on both sides. The bill is outlined with green intricate web-like motif as is the number on the center (which has green motif on one side and red motif on the other). The bill has handwritten notes on two corners and bottom. According to research, the bill is a Japanese government-issued currency in the Dutch East Indies. Inscriptions: "1 1 / DE / JAPANSCHE REGEERING / SS SS / EEN CENT / 1 1" (printed in green and black on front) " Invasion Money Oct. 25, 1944 / Netherlands East Indies" (handwritten on black ink on front) "1 1 / 1 1" (printed in green on the back) |
Date |
1944 |
Creator |
Unknown |
Catalog Number |
2016.030.004 |
Extent of Description |
A piece of paper 1.750'' x 3.750'' |
Collection |
Archival - Memorabilia |
Notes |
Japanese invasion money, officially known as Southern Development Bank Notes (Japanese: Dai To-A Senso gunpyo, "Greater East Asia War military scrip"), was currency issued by the Japanese Military Authority, as a replacement for local currency after the conquest of colonies and other states in World War II. In February 1942 in Japan, laws were passed establishing the Wartime Finance Bank and the Southern Development Bank. Both institutions issued bonds to raise funds. The former loaned money primarily to military industries, but also to a wide range of other ventures, including hydroelectric generators, electric power companies, shipbuilding and petroleum. The latter provided financial services in areas occupied by the Japanese military, and Southern Development Bank notes were in fact used as de facto military scrip. In December 1942, the outstanding balance of Southern Development Bank notes stood at more than 470 million; in March 1945, more than 13 billion. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_invasion_money] |
Search Terms |
Japan Japanese Japanese - World War II Money WWII |
Subjects |
Bank notes Money |
People |
Mussio, Rose Valador, Tom |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Catherine Boyle |