1942 Oceania Banknote - Japanese Occupation - ½ Shilling - p1c - Very Good

1942 Japanese Invasion Money (JIM) - Oceania - ½ Shilling

Expand your WWII collection with this scarce half-shilling banknote, a 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: ½ Shilling
• Pick Number: p1c
• Block Letters: "OC" (spaced 50-53mm apart)
• Obverse Design: Features a beach scene with palm trees and a purple and yellow-brown color scheme.

Condition

• Grade: Very Good (VG).
• Details: A well-used note, still intact and typically soiled, but with no missing pieces. While tears may extend into the design, it can still have rounded corners but retains an attractive appearance.

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.