Currency - CURRENCY - JAPANESE OCCUPATION FORCES BCOF

Historical information

After invasion Japanese Occupational Forces issued their own currency to control the economics, subjugated countries and to reduce Western Influence.
Items in Collection of "Richard William McGILVERY, "RAAF. Refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photos and awards.

Physical description

13 No. Half Gulden notes. White paper notes with blue picture of trees. On front - 1/2 on each corner and half Gulden written on front. On back "1/2 Gulden 1/2 " written across on blue stylized symbols.

Inscriptions & markings

Inscribed "De Japansche Regeering - Betaalt Ann Toondel."
All notes stamped with SL Twild on one side.

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