i thought i would scan some stuff you can see i got these from my grandma after she died my grandfather was stationed in europe during ww2 these are in almost mint uncirculated consecutive numbers i also have japanese and german money http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f99/hummermodder/ww2france.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f99/hummermodder/ww2francerev.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f99/hummermodder/ww2japanese.jpg http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f99/hummermodder/ww2japaneserev.jpg
A very brief history of what you have there :thumb: France, Operation Tom Cat There were two issues for use in allied controlled areas of occupation. The first issue is known as, "supplemental" and has a french flag on the reverse. These notes were issued in denominations of, 2,5,10,50,100,500, and 1000 Francs. The second issue, known as the "Provisional" issue replaced the first issue in June 1945. These notes have, "France" Printed on the reverse and were issued in denominations of, 50,100, and 1000 Francs. The 2,5, and 10 Franc supplemental notes remained in circulation with the Provisionals until late 1946 and in the case of the 50 and 100 Franc notes til 1948. Japanese Invasion Money (JIM Notes) 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.
wow thanks for the info i also have the smaller centavos notes in better condition http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f99/hummermodder/jim.jpg
French Francs: WWI French Francs from the First World War are nice! An interesting fact: during WWI, French Cities printed their own currency thru their local chambers of commerce. Probably made a mess of the economy, but thats what they did.
The local French notes printed at the end of WWI were emergency currency. They were necessary because of the lack of small change in circulation due to hoarding of coins for their metal content.
An ebay dealer in his auction said the emergency notes are uncommon. I saw hardly any on ebay. I have a "chambre de commerce de nancy' franc numbered 000,612 in cu condition.
(Chambre of Commerce needs a title but I ain't gonna start one until I post pictures) Chambre de Commerce paper notes 1915-1921 can be spotted on Ebay running about $4 apiece in AG/G... ...after dividing price/bid plus shipping by the number of items in the lot. Compulsive weekly searching can spot "JIM" outliers, like Netherlands Indies 1944 "Roepiah" I gave up this week after three years trying to get Burma and Malaya Cents in heavily circulated condition and have settled for what was offered. And, after all this time... I still haven't gotten any of the 1944 French Tom Cats. so many other things to get!
