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1943 Five Yen Korean Banknote (1943 5 엔 한국 지폐) Japanese occupation currency
1943 Five Yen Korean Banknote (1943 5 엔 한국 지폐) Japanese occupation currency

1943 Five Yen Korean Banknote (1943 5 엔 한국 지폐) Japanese occupation currency

$ 10.56

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Modified Item: No
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

    Description

    Japanese occupation currency
    The Korean yen was the currency of Korea between 1910 and 1945.  It was equivalent to the Japanese yen and consisted of Japanese currency and banknotes issued by Japan specifically for Korea.
    Obverse: Imperial Seal of Japan (kikukamon) - a stylised chrysanthemum blossom.
    Main prayer hall (haiden) of the Kitano Tenman-gu Shinto shrine (built in 947) in Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto (left).
    The shrine was dedicated to
    Sugawara no
    Michizane
    (845 - 903) pictured right.
    Reverse: Sun symbol.
    Dimensions: 132 x 77 mm (5
    ⅕
    inches x 3 inches)