I dunno..wish i could zoom in. Im thinking that perhaps the Japanese released these after they invaded The Phillipines during WW2.
I can't give you the Pick number, but it's No. 13-85 in the Japanese Numismatic Dealers Association Catalog, a 1 centavo occupation note issued during the Japanese occupation of the Philippine Islands in 1942, during WW II. In the condition shown it's listed at ¥150 (~$1.69).
My wife (and I, and many other folks), would really appreciate it if you left the pejorative term edited as a historical footnote where it belongs.
Does that also apply to people from England?...often referred to as Brits? Loosen your tie a bit and relax.
the term brits was never used in a doragatory way (too my knowledge). When dealing with so many people on a large internet forum, when we use a term that is brought up to be insulting to someone, wouldnt it be best to appologize ... and move on?
Holey Jeeezzz...here we go..the over sensitivity of some, combined with the ability of others not directly involved in the issue who can hide behind a computer screen and badger the 'offender' is guaranteed to cause the 'havoc' of the week. Ill save yourself the glory and the trouble, and report this thread myself. In future do myself a favour and please dont not respond directly to any of my comments. If I was sitting beside you in a public place and you pulled this crap, I would get up and move in a second. Hope you get the idea. Sorry Ive been trained in early life that if it doesn't involve me, I keep out of the conversation unless asked.
Let me put it this way. There are more than a few derogatory terms that no one is permitted to use here on this forum. The one you chose to use is one of them. So you will please refrain from using it in the future, or you can suffer the consequences.
Little bit of info on the JIM note Philippines There are three series for the Philippines. A total of seven notes in the first series, four notes in the second, and two in the third series for a total of 13 notes of general issue. However, block variations, overprints, counterfeits, propaganda, advertising and other variations can make this group of notes very expansive. The first series was issued in 1, 5, 10, and 50 Centavo small size notes and 1, 5, 10, Peso in the larger size. All these notes have the, "P" block letter with variations in configuration and those of 50 Centavo through 10 Peso have the Plantation vignette. The second series was issued in 1, 5, 10, and 100 Peso only. All have the Rizal monument vignette. Some notes have serial numbers while others have a two digit block number only. The third series was the result of severe inflation. These notes were issued in 100, 500, and 1000 Peso denominations. The 100 Peso is considered rare and not considered a part of the series for most collectors. The 500 Peso note has the Rizal monument and the 1000 Peso is a small size note with, "PU" block letters and is usually ink soaked. From your Local helpful Brit
texmech, your note has 2 punched holes. What happened to your note is that after the liberation of the Philippines the Red Cross came in to help out. They obtained many of these JIM (Japanese Invasion Money) notes, and punched 2 holes in each note. Then these hole punched notes were distributed to the soldiers as souvenirs. The hole punched notes have no extra value. :smile Lou
Since you apparently consider the N word, and other derogatory ethnic or religious slurs to be acceptable language you will surely understand why you are now on my ignore list edited!
There was a group in the Philippines in the 1960's that tried to sue the Philippine government, when they failed they went on and tried to sue the USA government for the redemption of the notes. They had collected quite a few of them and stamped them with JAPWANCAP in purple ink. The name stood for Japanese War Claimants of the Philippines and the case is recounted here: http://cases.justia.com/us-court-of-appeals/F2/373/356/362564/ Needless to say, they lost, but incredibly there are still people trying to get payouts now from the Japanese government.
