Historical information
Foreign currency issued by Japanese Forces in WW2. Aim was to take economic control of countries occupied and to diminish western influences with these countries.
Items in collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. refer Cat No.7287P for his service records, photos and awards.
Physical description
One Gulden notes issued by Japanese Occupation. Four notes basically brown in colour. Cloud emblems on one side with No. 1 and other side a picture of fruit and nut trees. Has "De Japansche Regeering Betaalt AAN Tronder EEN GULDEN". Translated to "The Japanese Government Pays to Bearer One Gulden."
Inscriptions & markings
Inscribed "De Japansche Regeering Betaalt AAN Tronder EEN GULDEN" and No. 1.
