1942 Oceania Banknote - Japanese Occupation - 1 Shilling - p2a - Very Fine

1942 Japanese Invasion Money (JIM) - Oceania - 1 Shilling

Expand your WWII collection with this 1 Shilling banknote, a tangible piece of currency issued by the Japanese government for use in Oceania during the war.

Key Features

• Country: Japanese-occupied Oceania
• Date: ND (1942)
• Denomination: 1 Shilling
• Pick Number: p2a
• Block Letters: OA-OC
• Obverse Design: Features a beach scene with a breadfruit tree at left and palm trees at right, with a blue and green underprint.

Condition

• Grade: Very Fine (VF).
• Details: The note is as imaged

About this Note

The original Japanese Invasion Money for Oceania was intended for use in territories such as New Britain and Papua New Guinea. This note offers a unique glimpse into WWII history and is considered a less common find than other notes in the series.