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Japanese occupation banknotes were overprinted with the words \"The Co-prosperity Sphere: What is it worth?\", in an attempt to discredit the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, and dropped from Allied aircraft over the occupied territories. Towards the end of the war, the currency underwent hyperinflation, causing a rapid increase of the denomination value of notes put into circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"1 Centavo","offer_id":50300788834601,"sku":"PHL-JPN-1C-1942","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Centavos","offer_id":50300788867369,"sku":"PHL-JPN-10C-1942","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Peso","offer_id":50300788900137,"sku":"PHL-JPN-5PESO-1943","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Peso","offer_id":50300788932905,"sku":"PHL-JPN-10PESO-1943","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/il_fullxfull.5797209694_tqvw.jpg?v=1746555119"},{"product_id":"1941-philippines-1-peso-banknote-rarer-52721","title":"1941 Philippines 1 Peso Banknote, Rarer Note - Great Condition - One Peso Philippines Pre-WWII","description":"\u003cp\u003eRarer Philippines 1 Peso Banknote. 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WW2 era issued banknote, P#73 (Pick Number 73).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for stopping by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan 1945 20 Yen Allied Military Banknote - Series B - WWII Japanese Military Currency Twenty Yen Banknote 1945, P#73\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50300779757865,"sku":"JPN-20Y-1945-P73","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/il_fullxfull.6113612368_10ur.jpg?v=1746555001"},{"product_id":"1943-wwii-era-japanese-government-100-90415","title":"1943 Philippines 100 Peso Note - WW2 Japan Occupation - Not Stamped \/ Blank - 1943 Japanese Government One Hundred Peso Banknote - P#112a","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the photographed 1943 Occupied Philippines 100 Peso, issued by the Japanese Government during WW2. 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Three notes with consecutive serial numbers, a rarer find for these notes! Serial numbers for this listing are A05845041A, A05845042A, and A05845043A. Notes are from the B block and 100 series of Japanese Allied Military notes. Better condition for circulated notes of this date and type. P#63 (Pick Number 63).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllied Military Currency was issued in newly occupied lands of the Allies during WWII in order to gain monetary control. 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Issued by the Allied Military towards the end of WWII. Note is an \"A Yen\", differentiating them from other similarly issued notes. Better condition for circulated notes of this date and type. P#64 (Pick Number 64).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllied Military Currency was issued in newly occupied lands of the Allies during WWII in order to gain monetary control. 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Issued by the Allied Military towards the end of WWII. Note is an \"B Yen\", differentiating them from other similarly issued notes. Better condition for circulated notes of this date and type. P#69a (Pick Number 69a).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllied Military Currency was issued in newly occupied lands of the Allies during WWII in order to gain monetary control. 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Confucian philosopher Yi Hwang portrayed on the right end of the obverse of the note. One raised colored dot in the left corner of the obverse for the visually impaired. Confucian academy, Dosan Seowon, printed on the reverse. Better condition for a circulated note of this date and type. P# 47 (Pick Number 47).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKorean Confucianism has long been established as one of the founding principles of Korean society, shaping their culture and beliefs for centuries. Confucian philosopher Yi Hwang was one of the most prominent Confucian thinkers of his time, having established the Confucian academy, Dosan Seowon, in 1574. 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Portrait of Emperor Ch'ien Lung on the right end of the obverse of the note. Beautifully engraved border with two dragons embellished on each side. Slightly altered reverse from the 1937 issue of the same note. Issued during World War II, excellent piece of history! P#J137 (Pick Number J137).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManchukuo was a Japanese-controlled puppet state in northeast China from 1932 to 1945. The state was dissolved after Japan's loss in WW2. 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This issue has both the serial and series number printed in black on the obverse, differing it from other issues. Issued during World War II, excellent piece of history! P# 51 (Pick Number 51).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for stopping by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1944 Japan 10 Yen Banknote - World War II Japanese Note - Black Serial Number - 1944 Bank of Japan Ten Yen Bank Note 1944 - P#51\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Very Fine (VF)","offer_id":52709983158569,"sku":"JPN-10Y-1944-P51-VF","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extremely Fine (XF)","offer_id":52709983191337,"sku":"JPN-10Y-1944-P51-XF","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/il_fullxfull.6227996093_h9cz.jpg?v=1746553914"},{"product_id":"1942-philippines-japanese-government-1-98772","title":"1942 Philippines Japanese Government 1 Peso Note- WWII Occupied Philippines, Block Numbers Only- 1942 Philippines One Peso Bank Note, P#109b","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the photographed 1942 Occupied Philippines 1 Peso note, issued by the Japanese Government during WW2. This issue has only block numbers printed on its obverse, making it a rarer find than other issues. Choice of grade \/ condition. P#109b (Pick Number 109b).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring World War II in the Philippines, the occupying Japanese government issued a fiat currency in several denominations; this is known as the Japanese government-issued Philippine peso. The Japanese government outlawed possession of guerrilla currency, and declared a monopoly on the issuance of money, so that anyone found to possess guerrilla notes could be arrested or even executed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for stopping by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1942 Philippines Japanese Government 1 Peso Note- WWII Occupied Philippines, Block Numbers Only- 1942 Philippines One Peso Bank Note, P#109b\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Very Fine","offer_id":50300694200617,"sku":"PHL-JP-1P-1942-P109b-VF","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Very Good (Torn)","offer_id":50300694233385,"sku":"PHL-JP-1P-1942-P109b-VG\/T","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/il_fullxfull.6245457615_5kot.jpg?v=1746553851"},{"product_id":"1943-philippines-japanese-gov-1-peso-07721","title":"1943 Philippines Japanese Gov 1 Peso Note- WWII Occupied Philippines, Block and Serial Numbers- 1943 Philippines One Peso Bank Note, P#109a","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the photographed 1943 Occupied Philippines 1 Peso note, issued by the Japanese Government during WW2. This issue has both a block number and serial number printed on its obverse, differentiating it from other notes. Great piece of history, a must have for any collection! P#109a (Pick Number 109a).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring World War II in the Philippines, the occupying Japanese government issued a fiat currency in several denominations; this is known as the Japanese government-issued Philippine peso. The Japanese government outlawed possession of guerrilla currency, and declared a monopoly on the issuance of money, so that anyone found to possess guerrilla notes could be arrested or even executed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for stopping by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1943 Philippines Japanese Gov 1 Peso Note- WWII Occupied Philippines, Block and Serial Numbers- 1943 Philippines One Peso Bank Note, P#109a\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50300594782505,"sku":"PHL-JP-1P-1943-P109a","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/il_fullxfull.6213218658_hgyp.jpg?v=1746551828"},{"product_id":"1945-federal-reserve-of-china-1000-yuan-29240","title":"1945 Federal Reserve of China 1000 Yuan Note - Great Wall of China Issue - 1945 Japan Puppet States WWII Chinese 1000 Yuan Note - P#J91a","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the photographed 1945 N.D. Federal Reserve of China 1000 Yuan Bank Note. Issued under the Japanese-controlled puppet states in China at the end of World War 2. The obverse of this note displays the Great Wall of China. The reverse center of this note portrays the Ch'ien Men Fortress. Beautiful design and interesting historical note. P#J91a (Pick Number J91a).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for stopping by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1945 Federal Reserve of China 1000 Yuan Note - Great Wall of China Issue - 1945 Japan Puppet States WWII Chinese 1000 Yuan Note - P#J91a\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50300591866153,"sku":"CHN-1000Y-1945-PJ91a","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/il_fullxfull.6232923422_nwdr.jpg?v=1746551764"},{"product_id":"1945-central-bank-of-china-1000-yuan-note-73133","title":"1945 Central Bank of China 1000 Yuan Note - Sun Yat-Sen Type - Post-WW2 Issue - 1945 Post-Japan Defeat Chinese 1000 Yuan Bank Note - P#293","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the photographed 1945 N.D. Central Bank of China 1000 Yuan Bank Note. Issued by the Central Bank of China after the Japanese were defeated and removed from their Chinese puppet states World War 2. The obverse of this note displays a portrait of the former Chinese President Sun Yat-Sen in the left center. The reverse of this note has an ornamented design and border featuring the notes denomination. Beautiful design and interesting historical note. P#293 (Pick Number 293).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1923 Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, known as the National Father of the Republic of China, established the Central Bank of China in order to fund national development. The following year the bank was inaugurated in Canton. After their inauguration the bank began developing in line with the modern central banking practices. In 1935 the Republic of China enacted a currency reform, limiting the issuing authority of Chinese currency to three government-controlled banking entities: The Bank of China, the Central Bank of China, and the Bank of Communications. By the start of World War II, the Central Bank of China became a key player in foreign economic relations. When Japanese forces lost control of their puppet governments after WWII, the Central Bank of China took on the issuance of national currency in these areas to replace the Japanese controlled currency being circulated. This note provides great insight into the interesting history of the Republic of China and the Central Bank of China's role in World War II. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for stopping by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1945 Central Bank of China 1000 Yuan Note - Sun Yat-Sen Type - Post-WW2 Issue - 1945 Post-Japan Defeat Chinese 1000 Yuan Bank Note - P#293\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50300877373737,"sku":"CHN-1000Y-1945-P293-CBC","price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/il_fullxfull.6250197300_q4xc.jpg?v=1746556334"},{"product_id":"1930-nd-bank-of-japan-10-yen-bank-note-84385","title":"1930 N.D. Bank of Japan 10 Yen Bank Note - Wake no Kiyomaro Issue - Reverse Shrine Depiction - 1930 Japanese Ten Yen Bank Note 1930 - P#40a","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the photographed 1930 N.D. Bank of Japan 10 Yen Bank Note. This issue has a different reverse print than other similarly designed obverse issues, such as the 1944 10 Yen Note. The obverse of this note depicts a portrait of Japanese nobleman Wake no Kiyomaro on the right end. The reverse of this note displays the Goou Jinja Shinto Shrine at the center of the ornamented design. Issued before World War II, making it an extremely interesting piece of history! P# 40a (Pick Number 40a).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for stopping by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1930 N.D. Bank of Japan 10 Yen Bank Note - Wake no Kiyomaro Issue - Reverse Shrine Depiction - 1930 Japanese Ten Yen Bank Note 1930 - P#40a\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Extremely Fine (XF)","offer_id":50300876882217,"sku":"JPN-10Y-1930-P40a-XF","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Very Fine (VF)","offer_id":50300876914985,"sku":"JPN-10Y-1930-P40a-VF","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/il_fullxfull.6298340039_arbq.jpg?v=1746556325"},{"product_id":"1942-government-of-ceylon-25-cents-note-59458","title":"1942 Government of Ceylon 25 Cents Note - WWII Era, King George VI Note - Sri Lanka Note - 1942 British Ceylon Twenty-Five Cents Note- P#44a","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the photographed 1942 Government of Ceylon 25 Cent Bank Note. Issued by the British authority in Ceylon on July 14th, 1942. These notes were introduced as a war time measure during WWII from the British Government under King George VI. This note has the prefix A\/36, differentiating it from other issues. The obverse of this note displays a portrait of King George VI of England at the center. The reverse of this note is blank, with the exception of the notes serial number. Note is in great condition, with some ink bleeding and folds from circulation, as pictured. Beautiful note with a fascinating history, making it a must have for any collection! P#44a (Pick Number 44a).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe British Government established the colony of Ceylon in 1786. It lasted until 1948 with the Sri Lanka independence movement, where the country was then on known as Sri Lanka. While under British rule the monetary system of the Rupee was established, printing paper currency from 1885 onward. After the monetary crisis of 1884 on the island, British Ceylon enacted a paper currency ordinance which created a central currency authority and placed the Ceylon Rupee on par with their Indian counterpart. Although Ceylon gained its independence from Britian in 1948 the island remained under partial British control under the same name until 1957 when it officially unaligned itself with British authority and was renamed Sri Lanka. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for stopping by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1942 Government of Ceylon 25 Cents Note - WWII Era, King George VI Note - Sri Lanka Note - 1942 British Ceylon Twenty-Five Cents Note- P#44a\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50300875768105,"sku":"CEY-25C-1942-P44a","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/il_fullxfull.6268288712_edya.jpg?v=1746556296"},{"product_id":"1942-government-of-ceylon-1-rupee-note-56551","title":"1942 Government of Ceylon 1 Rupee Note - WWII Era Banknote, King George VI Issue - Sri Lanka Note - 1942 British Ceylon One Rupee Note- P#34","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the photographed 1942 Government of Ceylon 1 Rupee Bank Note. Issued by the British authority in Ceylon on September 19th, 1942. These notes were introduced as a war time measure during WWII from the British Government under King George VI. This note has the prefix A\/28, differentiating it from other issues. The obverse of this note displays a portrait of King George VI of England on the left end of the note. The reverse of this note portrays a native figure riding an elephant at the center. Beautiful note with a fascinating history, making it a must have for any collection! P#34 (Pick Number 34).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe British Government established the colony of Ceylon in 1786. It lasted until 1948 with the Sri Lanka independence movement, where the country was then on known as Sri Lanka. While under British rule the monetary system of the Rupee was established, printing paper currency from 1885 onward. After the monetary crisis of 1884 on the island, British Ceylon enacted a paper currency ordinance which created a central currency authority and placed the Ceylon Rupee on par with their Indian counterpart. 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Choice of a stamped or unissued note, as pictured. All notes are in good condition with signs of circulation due to age. P#108 (Pick Number 108).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring World War II in the Philippines, the occupying Japanese government issued a fiat currency in several denominations; this is known as the Japanese government-issued Philippine peso. 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Choice of Extremely Fine (XF) or Very Fine (VF) grades\/conditions. Great piece of history, a must have for any collection! P#105a (Pick Number 105a).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring World War II in the Philippines, the occupying Japanese government issued a fiat currency in several denominations; this is known as the Japanese government-issued Philippine peso. The Japanese government outlawed possession of guerrilla currency, and declared a monopoly on the issuance of money, so that anyone found to possess guerrilla notes could be arrested or even executed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for stopping by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1942 Philippines Japanese 50 Centavos Note - WWII Occupied Philippines, Fractional Note - 1942 Philippines Fifty Centavos Bank Note, P#105a\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Extremely Fine+(XF+)","offer_id":50300874424617,"sku":"PHL-JP-50C-1942-P105a-XF+","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Very Fine (VF)","offer_id":50300874457385,"sku":"PHL-JP-50C-1942-P105a-VF","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/il_fullxfull.6273719728_dpio.jpg?v=1746556261"},{"product_id":"1949-central-bank-of-the-philippines-1-96915","title":"1949 Central Bank of the Philippines 1 Peso Note - Mabini Portrait - 1949 Filipino One Peso Note - Post-WWII era - P#133h, Signature 7","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the photographed 1949 Central Bank of the Philippines 1 Peso Note. Issued after World War 2 in the Philippines. Portrait of President Mabini on the left end of the obverse of this note. Reverse print of Barasoain Church at the center. Signature 7, P#133h (Pick Number 133h).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for stopping by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1949 Central Bank of the Philippines 1 Peso Note - Mabini Portrait - 1949 Filipino One Peso Note - Post-WWII era - P#133h, Signature 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49322400907561,"sku":"PHS-1P-1949-P133h","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/il_fullxfull.6303551162_7ufa.jpg?v=1727370460"},{"product_id":"1979-nd-singapore-20-dollar-bank-note-08720","title":"1979 (ND) Singapore 20 Dollar Bank Note - Yellow-Breasted Sunbird Type - Bird Series Issue - 1979 Singapore Twenty Dollar Note - P#12","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the photographed 1979 (ND) Singapore 20 Dollar Banknote. This note was issued as a part of the Bird Series of banknotes, issued between 1976-1984. Obverse depicts a Yellow-Breasted Sunbird on a tree branch on the left end of the note. Reverse has a print of the Changi International Airport Complex with the Concorde on the foreground. Very Fine (VF) grade\/condition. Beautifully designed banknote from a highly sought after series of Singapore banknotes! Must have for any collection! P#12 (Pick Number 12).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1819 the first trading post was established under the British controlled government of the colony of Singapore, establishing the lands roots in the international economy. While under British colonial rule, the colony of Singapore used the Straits dollar as a form of currency until World War 2, when the currency was switched over to the Malayan dollar. Upon gaining independence in 1965, Singapore experienced a time of economic chaos, eventually issuing their own banknotes in 1967. The Monetary Authority of Singapore was established in 1971, becoming the sole issuer of Singapore currency. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first issued notes under the MAS are known as the \"Orchid Series\" alluding to the notes design feature of the Orchid, which is Singapore's national flower. In 1976 the MAS introduced the Bird Series, featuring many different bird's native to Singapore, representing the country's progress and modernization. In 1984 the Ship Series was introduced, representing the nations rich maritime history as a seaport. Lastly, in 1999 the currently used Portrait series began to be issued, displaying a portrait of the nation's first president, Yusof bin Ishak, showing the country's movement towards a more stable and prosperous economy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingapore's paper currency reflects its transition from a struggling post-colonial city-state to a global financial center. 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South Vietnam 10 Dong Bank Note. This note was issued during the Vietnam War (1955-1975) in South Viet-Nam. Note is from series 1-A, a rarer, very low series number for these notes. The obverse of this note depicts a peasant couple facing right, holding tools and wheat. The reverse portrays the gate to the tomb of Lê Văn Duyệt at the center. Note is in good condition, with some discoloration and folds from age, as pictured. This note provides a fascinating history into Vietnamese history during the Vietnam war, making it a must have for any collection! P#5 (Pick Number 5). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouth Vietnam introduced its own currency, the South Vietnamese đồng (VNĐ), after the partition of Vietnam in 1954, following the Geneva Accords. The National Bank of Vietnam was responsible for issuing banknotes and managing the currency. Early banknotes featured nationalistic symbols and imagery to assert South Vietnam's sovereignty during the beginning years of the nation. During the 1960s, as the Vietnam War escalated and U.S. military and economic aid poured into the country, the South Vietnamese government printed more currency to finance military expenses and counteract inflation. The economy became more dependent on U.S. dollars due to aid and military spending. In 1970, South Vietnam undertook a significant monetary reform to address rampant inflation. The government introduced a new version of the đồng, devaluing the old currency at a 10:1 ratio. This reform aimed to stabilize the currency, but inflation continued to be a problem throughout the war. By the early 1970s, the war was nearing its conclusion, and South Vietnam was facing economic collapse. The country continued to issue larger denomination notes to deal with hyperinflation, reflecting the instability of the economy as the war dragged on. The final series of South Vietnamese banknotes was issued in 1975, just before the fall of Saigon to North Vietnamese forces. These notes were rendered obsolete after the reunification of Vietnam in 1976, when the North Vietnamese đồng replaced the South Vietnamese đồng, and a unified currency was introduced. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis South Vietnamese banknote provides extremely interesting insights into the economics behind the Vietnam War era and the conflicts between the two Vietnams, making this note a must have for any collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for stopping by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1962 South Vietnam 10 Dong Banknote - Peasant Couple Type - Low Series (1-A) - Vietnam War Era - 1962 South Viet-Nam Ten đồng Note - P#5\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50300828057897,"sku":"SVTM-10D-1962-P5","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/il_fullxfull.6351878300_pwnp.jpg?v=1746555627"},{"product_id":"1999-nd-singapore-10-dollar-bank-note-74806","title":"1999 (ND) Singapore 10 Dollar Bank Note - President Ishak Sports Type - Portrait Series Issue - 1999 Singapore Ten Dollar Note - P#40","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the photographed 1999 (ND) Singapore 10 Dollar Banknote. This note was issued as a part of the Portrait Series of banknotes, issued from 1999 to today, meaning thar this note was one of the first issues of this series! Issued by the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore (BCCS), rather than the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), adding to the notes value, as BCCS issued notes are more difficult to find compared to MAS issues. Obverse depicts a portrait of the First President of Singapore, Yusof bin Ishak on the right end of the note. Reverse has a print of citizens playing sports to the left. Very Fine (VF) grade\/condition. Beautifully designed banknote and a sought-after note from the Portrait series of Singapore banknotes! Must have for any collection! P#40 (Pick Number 40).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1819 the first trading post was established under the British controlled government of the colony of Singapore, establishing the lands roots in the international economy. 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This note was issued as a part of the Portrait Series of banknotes, issued from 1999 to today, meaning thar this note was one of the first issues of this series! Issued by the Board of Commissioners of Currency, Singapore (BCCS), rather than the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), adding to the notes value, as BCCS issued notes are more difficult to find compared to MAS issues. Obverse depicts a portrait of the First President of Singapore, Yusof bin Ishak on the right end of the note. Reverse has a print of a \"garden city\" to the left. Very Fine (VF) grade\/condition. Beautifully designed banknote and a sought-after note from the Portrait series of Singapore banknotes! Must have for any collection! P#39 (Pick Number 39).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1819 the first trading post was established under the British controlled government of the colony of Singapore, establishing the lands roots in the international economy. 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Issued during the inter-war period, the time period between the two world wars. Issued in Shanghai. One side of this note displays a portrait of the former Chinese President Sun Yat-Sen at the center. The other side of this note has an ornamented design and border featuring the notes denomination and other writing in Chinese characters. Beautiful design and interesting historical note. Extremely Fine (XF) Grade\/Condition. P#197 (Pick Number 197).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1923 Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, known as the National Father of the Republic of China, established the Central Bank of China in order to fund national development. The following year the bank was inaugurated in Canton. After their inauguration the bank began developing in line with the modern central banking practices. In 1935 the Republic of China enacted a currency reform, limiting the issuing authority of Chinese currency to three government-controlled banking entities: The Bank of China, the Central Bank of China, and the Bank of Communications. By the start of World War II, the Central Bank of China became a key player in foreign economic relations. When Japanese forces lost control of their puppet governments after WWII, the Central Bank of China took on the issuance of national currency in these areas to replace the Japanese controlled currency being circulated. This note provides great insight into the interesting history of the Republic of China and the Central Bank of China's role in World War II. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for stopping by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1928 Central Bank of China 10 Yuan \/ Dollar Note - Inter-War Period, Shanghai Issue - 1928 Chinese Ten Yuan \/ Dollar Bank Note - P#197\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50300764324137,"sku":"CHN-10D-1928-P197-XF","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/il_fullxfull.6471779553_cuq5.jpg?v=1746554794"},{"product_id":"rare-1872-imperial-japan-20-sen-bank-note-88056","title":"RARE 1872 Imperial Japan 20 Sen Bank Note - Constitutional Monarchy - Cockerels and Dragons Issue - 1872 Japanese Twenty Sen Note - P#2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the photographed 1872 Imperial Japanese 20 Sen Bank Note. This is a rare older issue of a Japanese paper note from the Japan Constitutional Monarchy. Issued by the Japanese ministry of finance, printed in Germany. Obverse of this note depicts a pair of facing cockerels and dragons along with an extremely ornamented border, green ministry of finance seal in the upper left corner, ensuring its authenticity. The reverse of this note displays a blue symmetrical ornamented design featuring the notes denomination and serial number in Japanese characters, along with 2 more ministry of finance seals in blue and red in the center and upper left corner of the note. An extremely early and rare note, in excellent condition for notes of this issue, as many have been lost to time. Choice Very Fine (VF+) Grade \/ Condition. Must have piece of history for any collection! P#2 (Pick Number 2).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese issued notes such as this note are known as Meiji Tsūhō, and they are the first Japanese banknote made with western printing technology, making them an excellent piece of valuable history! They were issued in order to reform the Japanese monetary system following the abolition of feudal clans and their monetary issuance. These notes feature elaborate designs in order to make them more difficult to counterfeit, as the practice was very popular with earlier feudal clan issued notes. All arrivals from Germany were purposely left incomplete due to security reasons, the words \"Meiji Tsūhō\" and the seal of the Minister of Finance were added by the Imperial Printing Bureau first by hand and later by woodblock printing. 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Portrait of King George VI on the right end of the note. Issued Post-World War 2 after the British regained control of Hongkong. Choice of Uncirculated (UNC) or Choice Extremely Fine (XF+) grade \/ condition. Interesting piece of history and in excellent condition! Great addition to any collection. P#321 (Pick Number 321).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter World War II, British control of Hong Kong resumed in 1945 following Japan's surrender. The British colonial administration re-established its authority and began rebuilding the territory, which had suffered significant damage during the Japanese occupation (1941–1945). After WWII, the Hong Kong dollar (HKD) was reinstated as the official currency, replacing the Japanese-issued currency used during the occupation. Unlike other British colonies of this period, Hongkong did not solely rely on government issuance of paper currency, instead many commercial banks also began issuing Hongkong currency during this period. Incredibly interesting history of Hongkong under colonialism during the Second World War! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for stopping by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1945 Government of Hongkong 1 Cent Note - British Monarchy Rule, King Geroge VI Issue - 1945 British Hongkong One Cent Banknote - P#321\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Uncirculated (UNC)","offer_id":50300763799849,"sku":"HKG-1945-1C-P321-UNC","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extremely Fine+(XF+)","offer_id":50300763832617,"sku":"HKG-1945-1C-P321-XF+","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/il_fullxfull.6471913715_2fqs.jpg?v=1746554782"},{"product_id":"1945-1961-government-of-hongkong-1-cent-01331","title":"1945 \u0026 1961 Government of Hongkong 1 Cent Note Set - King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II - British Hongkong One Cent Notes - P#321 \/ 325a","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for one of the photographed Set of 2 1945 and 1961 Government of Hongkong British Monarchy 1 Cent Banknotes. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II Issues, Father-Daughter Monarch Set. Both are in Uncirculated (UNC) condition. Interesting piece of history and in excellent condition! Great addition to any collection. P#321 and P#325a (Pick Number 321 and 325a). More information on each note below. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1945 King George VI Issue, Uncirculated grade\/condition. Issued shortly after the British regained control of the colony of Hongkong after World War II when the colony was occupied by Japan. P#321.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1961 Queen Elizabeth II Issue, Uncirculated grade\/condition. Signed by Financial Secretary Sir John James Cowper Waite, differentiating it from other similar issues. P#325a.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter World War II, British control of Hong Kong resumed in 1945 following Japan's surrender. The British colonial administration re-established its authority and began rebuilding the territory, which had suffered significant damage during the Japanese occupation (1941–1945). After WWII, the Hong Kong dollar (HKD) was reinstated as the official currency, replacing the Japanese-issued currency used during the occupation. Unlike other British colonies of this period, Hongkong did not solely rely on government issuance of paper currency, instead many commercial banks also began issuing Hongkong currency during this period. Incredibly interesting history of Hongkong under colonialism during the Second World War! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for stopping by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1945 \u0026amp; 1961 Government of Hongkong 1 Cent Note Set - King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II - British Hongkong One Cent Notes - P#321 \/ 325a\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50300763373865,"sku":"HKG-1C-1945\/61-Set2","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/il_fullxfull.6471959641_ifsm.jpg?v=1746554777"},{"product_id":"1938-5-yen-china-japanese-occupation-note-51269","title":"1938 5 Yen China Japanese Occupation Note - Heigo Overprint - WWII Era Note - 1938 Japan Puppet State Chinese Five Yen Banknote - P#M25a","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the photographed 1938 China Japanese Occupation 5 Yen Banknote. Heigo overprint in red. Issued during World War 2 by the Provisional Government of the Republic of China when Japan had control of parts of China. Very fine (VF) grade\/condition with minimal folds and signs of circulation. P#M25a (Pick Number M25a).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for stopping by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1938 5 Yen China Japanese Occupation Note - Heigo Overprint - WWII Era Note - 1938 Japan Puppet State Chinese Five Yen Banknote - P#M25a\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49466930102569,"sku":"JPN-CH-5Y-1938-PM25a","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/il_fullxfull.6435533780_3icj.jpg?v=1731793662"},{"product_id":"1945-japan-10-yen-banknote-world-war-ii-64996","title":"1945 Japan 10 Yen Banknote - World War II Japanese Note - Block 32, Torn - Wake no Kiyomaro Issue - 1945 Japan Ten Yen Bank Note - P#77a","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the photographed 1945 Japanese 10 Yen Banknote. Rarer note, Wake no Kiyomaro printed at the center of the obverse of this note. Reverse of the note depicts the Goo Jinga Shrine at its center. Block number 32. Note is in very torn condition, with the right upper corner torn off and a tear in the notes center, as pictured. Issued during World War II in Japan, excellent piece of history! P# 77a (Pick Number 77a).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for stopping by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1945 Japan 10 Yen Banknote - World War II Japanese Note - Block 32, Torn - Wake no Kiyomaro Issue - 1945 Japan Ten Yen Bank Note - P#77a\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49466944487721,"sku":"JPN-10Y-1945-P77a-Torn","price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/il_fullxfull.6435563372_254f.jpg?v=1731794259"},{"product_id":"1944-10-yen-japanese-occupied-korea-note-62259","title":"1944 10 Yen Japanese Occupied Korea Note - WWII Japanese Occupation - Repaired Note - 1944 Bank of Chosen Korea Ten Yen Banknote - P#36a","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the photographed 1944 10 Yen Bank of Chosen Japanese Occupied Korea Note. Portrait of Kim Yoon-Shik on the right end of the obverse of the note. Reverse portrays the old Bank of Chosen building in Seoul. Note is in fragile condition, very circulated, repaired with tape as pictured. P#36a (Pick Number 36a).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rarer note printed towards the end of the Second World War is an excellent piece of history and makes for a great addition to any collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for stopping by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1944 10 Yen Japanese Occupied Korea Note - WWII Japanese Occupation - Repaired Note - 1944 Bank of Chosen Korea Ten Yen Banknote - P#36a\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49466955825449,"sku":"JPN-KOR-10Y-1944-P36a","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/il_fullxfull.6483689333_k14c.jpg?v=1731794859"},{"product_id":"1942-japan-netherlands-indies-1-cent-note-70267","title":"1942 Japan Netherlands Indies 1 Cent Note - WWII Occupied Dutch Indies - Two Letters - 1942 Japanese Dutch Indies One Cent Note, P#119a","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the photographed 1942 Occupied Dutch Indies 1 Cent note, issued by the Japanese Government during WW2. This note was issued with a 2-letter block number, differentiating it from other similar notes. Extremely Fine (XF) Grade\/Condition. Great piece of history, a must have for any collection! P#119a (Pick Number 119a).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring World War II, Japan invaded the Netherlands Indies (modern-day Indonesia) in early 1942 as part of its broader campaign to secure resources and strategic territory in Southeast Asia. The Japanese occupation lasted from 1942 to 1945 and had profound effects on the Netherlands Indies. They dismantled Dutch colonial structures, established military rule, and attempted to suppress Dutch and Western influence. During their occupation, the Japanese issued their own currency in the Netherlands Indies to replace the Dutch gulden. These banknotes, often referred to as \"Japanese occupation money,\" were introduced to assert control over the economy and facilitate transactions under Japanese administration. After the war, the currency was rendered obsolete, and the newly declared Republic of Indonesia eventually established its own monetary system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for stopping by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1942 Japan Netherlands Indies 1 Cent Note - WWII Occupied Dutch Indies - Two Letters - 1942 Japanese Dutch Indies One Cent Note, P#119a\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50300762095913,"sku":"DEI-JP-1C-1942-P119a","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/il_fullxfull.6435609084_qjin.jpg?v=1746554756"},{"product_id":"1944-central-reserve-bank-of-china-200-87694","title":"1944 Central Reserve Bank of China 200 Yuan Note - Corner Tear - Sun Yat-Sen Issue - 1944 Chinese Two Hundred Yuan Bank Note - P#J30","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the photographed 1944 Central Reserve Bank of China 200 Yuan Note. Issued during World War 2. Obverse of this note displays a portrait of the former Chinese President Sun Yat-Sen at the center. The reverse side of this note displays the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. Beautiful design and interesting historical note. Very circulated condition, visible folds and the left bottom corner is torn, as pictured. P#J30 (Pick Number J30).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1923 Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, known as the National Father of the Republic of China, established the Central Bank of China in order to fund national development. The following year the bank was inaugurated in Canton. After their inauguration the bank began developing in line with the modern central banking practices. In 1935 the Republic of China enacted a currency reform, limiting the issuing authority of Chinese currency to three government-controlled banking entities: The Bank of China, the Central Bank of China, and the Bank of Communications. By the start of World War II, the Central Bank of China became a key player in foreign economic relations. When Japanese forces lost control of their puppet governments after WWII, the Central Bank of China took on the issuance of national currency in these areas to replace the Japanese controlled currency being circulated. 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