1942 Oceania Japanese Invasion Money 1/2 Half Shilling BLOCK OA – RARE
POOR WELL CIRCULATED WITH TEARS
The Japanese Government
The pound was one of several issues
of Japanese invasion money used during World War II. One pound was
subdivided into 20 shillings. Consisting of only four denominations, the
Oceanian pound was the shortest set (i.e., total number of
denominations) issued.
of Japanese invasion money used during World War II. One pound was
subdivided into 20 shillings. Consisting of only four denominations, the
Oceanian pound was the shortest set (i.e., total number of
denominations) issued.
The currency was issued in the occupied
territories of Guam, Gilbert Islands and Ocean Island (Japanese
occupation of the Gilbert Islands), Caroline Islands, Marianas Islands,
Solomon Islands, Palau, and the now defunct Territory of New Guinea.
Although officially called “Oceania” the region was considered a
financial and currency union under Japanese colonial dominion that
included several political jurisdictions rather than a single polity.
Common
among most issues of Japanese invasion money, the Oceania notes denote
the issuer as “The Japanese Government” rather than the name of the
region they were intended for. This is due to many of these notes having
been printed ahead of time and intended to circulate in more than one
country in a given region intended to be absorbed into the Greater East
Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. As a result, many of them are considered
temporary issues.
among most issues of Japanese invasion money, the Oceania notes denote
the issuer as “The Japanese Government” rather than the name of the
region they were intended for. This is due to many of these notes having
been printed ahead of time and intended to circulate in more than one
country in a given region intended to be absorbed into the Greater East
Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. As a result, many of them are considered
temporary issues.
The
Oceanian series can be identified in two particular ways, one being the
image of a palm-lined beach depicted on all denominations, and the
“serial number” having two identifying letters printed on the obverse.
The first letter “O” indicates the note was printed and issued for
Oceania and is present on all Oceanian denominations.[2] The second
letter is the block (or printing batch) of the note. The two lower
denomination notes (1/2/– and 1/–) were printed in three blocks (OA, OB,
and OC). The two higher denomination notes (10/– and £1) were only
printed in a single block (OA).
Oceanian series can be identified in two particular ways, one being the
image of a palm-lined beach depicted on all denominations, and the
“serial number” having two identifying letters printed on the obverse.
The first letter “O” indicates the note was printed and issued for
Oceania and is present on all Oceanian denominations.[2] The second
letter is the block (or printing batch) of the note. The two lower
denomination notes (1/2/– and 1/–) were printed in three blocks (OA, OB,
and OC). The two higher denomination notes (10/– and £1) were only
printed in a single block (OA).
In August 1945 the Co-Prosperity
Sphere was dissolved and the Oceanian pound was abolished shortly after,
with the old currency replaced by the Australian pound or the US dollar
depending on the territory.
Note: Coins & Banknotes Grading
- Please
closely inspect the photos to understand the condition of the coins or
banknotes before proceeding with your purchase, as grading can be
subjective and varies from person to person. - If
you have any questions or require additional information, I am more
than happy to assist, please feel free to contact me anytime.
Shipping
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- Buyers are responsible for any applicable customs fees.
- International shipping duration can vary, typically ranging from 14 to 40 business days for standard delivery.
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be aware that these shipping times are estimates and are subject to the
operational efficiencies of the shipping companies, over which we
unfortunately have no control.
