Historical information
Notes issued by Japanese Forces to be able to control economy of occupies countries. Part of a collection re Thomas Leslie Wilkinson 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 7996.6 for his service history.
Physical description
Three five Centavos Notes from Philippines. White paper, blueish in the middle and No. 5 in top corners. Around edges, grey colour patterns. Some Japanese writing at the bottom. On back No. 5 on each corner and in centre and some stylistic patterns on note.
Inscriptions & markings
On front "The Japanese Government", "Five Centavos" PJ.
