Rare 1944 Federal Reserve of China 100 Yuan Note - 2nd Issue, Dragon Type - 1944 Japan Puppet States Chinese One Hundred Yuan Note - P#J59

This listing is for the photographed 1944 N.D. Federal Reserve of China Second Issue 100 Yuan Bank Note. This note was the second issue of this specific note, with the first issue dating to 1938. Issued under the Japanese-controlled puppet states in China towards the end of World War 2. The obverse of this note displays a portrait of Huang Ti on the right end and a dragon flying above laborers in a field next to a shoreline at the center. Beautiful design and interesting historical note. Fine (F) grade/condition, many visible folds, tears, and other signs of circulation from age. P#J59 (Pick Number J59). Great addition to any collection! Rarer Japanese Puppet States banknote!

The Federal Reserve of China was established in 1938 by the Japanese government in their occupied Chinese puppet states with the goal of reforming and controlling the economy of Japanese-occupied land in China. The Yuan notes, such as this one, were issued with traditional Chinese symbols and designs to appeal to the local populations. Some notes even included subtle hidden anti-Japanese occupation propaganda messages as a form of protest. These notes give an extremely interesting snapshot into the tension-filled history of China and Japan during the 20th century!

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Rare 1944 Federal Reserve of China 100 Yuan Note - 2nd Issue, Dragon Type - 1944 Japan Puppet States Chinese One Hundred Yuan Note - P#J59