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TWO Japan WW2 Japanese 1942 50 Sen Banknotes Yasukuni Shinto Shrine Golden Kite
TWO Japan WW2 Japanese 1942 50 Sen Banknotes Yasukuni Shinto Shrine Golden Kite

TWO Japan WW2 Japanese 1942 50 Sen Banknotes Yasukuni Shinto Shrine Golden Kite

$ 3.16

Availability: 97 in stock
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
  • Year: 1942
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Type: Banknotes
  • Condition: Check these out. What you see, is what you will receive.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country: Japan

    Description

    TWO #208 & #496 Japan WW2 Japanese 1942-1945 50 Sen Banknotes Yasukuni Shinto Shrine Golden Kite.
    The "Yasukani" series of banknotes was introduced December 8, 1942, the first anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Japan started to issue small-faced-value paper money due to a metal shortage that supported the war effort.
    Obverse; Kasukani shrine, cherry blossom, red seal and golden kite flying.
    Reverse: Mt. Takachiho-no-mine that is symbolic and sacred. These banknotes came to be known as Series "A". Production was ceased 1945.
    50 Sen equals 1/2 Yen.
    The pictures on this listing are the actual currency you will receive.
    Thanks for your interest in history....