As the Japanese empire expanded throughout Southeast Asia during World War II, they came ready to disperse their own Imperial currency in an attempt to "unify" (subjugate) their occupied citizens. The JAPWANCAP was formulated after the war in an attempt to pressure the Philippines and U.S. government to pay a fraction of the value of the Japanese military issues of currency for the Philippines.
A rare Pacific Theater collectible, this 100 peso note — real circulated money, not a replica! — was issued in 1943 and features an official, post-war JAPWANCAP stamp! Arrives in a presentation sleeve, still displaying the original color and detail after more than 70 years! Measures approximately 6¼ x 2¾".
A rare Pacific Theater collectible, this 100 peso note — real circulated money, not a replica! — was issued in 1943 and features an official, post-war JAPWANCAP stamp! Arrives in a presentation sleeve, still displaying the original color and detail after more than 70 years! Measures approximately 6¼ x 2¾".