Historical information

Japanese Govt in occupied countries issued their version of their own local currencies so able to better control their economies. Abolish all traces of Western influences.
Items in the collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. Refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photos and awards.

Physical description

1. Japanese issued occupation currency to the Phillipines. A 500 peso note predominantly grey in colour. On one side written "The Japanese Government" and "500 pesos", with No. 500 in each corner and picture of a cenotaph in the middle. Other side has No. 500 in each corner and "Five Hundred Pesos" in middle.
2. Japanese issued Occupation currency to Indonesia. A 5 Gulden note, predominantly green in colour. No's and description on one side and just no's on other side.

Inscriptions & markings

1. Has No. 500 in each corner on both sides "500 Pesos” in writing and one side has "The Japanese Government".
2. One side has "5" in each corner and other side has No. 5 across note 3 times. In middle on one side says "De Japansche Regeering Betact AAN Toonder VIJF Gulden" Letters SG stamped twice.