POST W.W. II Occupied Japan Military Currency One Yen Note Issued Pursuant Proclamation

Vintage Japan Military Currency One Yen banknote marked “Issued Pursuant to Military Proclamation,” a historic piece of wartime paper money associated with Japanese occupation currency. These notes were issued for use in territories under military control and are widely collected as World War II era numismatic artifacts.

This note is pre-owned and shows visible wear consistent with age and circulation. There is corner wear, light creasing, edge discoloration, and a central fold line. The paper remains intact with no major tears observed. Serial number A14207694A is clearly visible on the front.

The front features ornate engraving, green overprint details, and denomination markings of One Yen, along with Japanese characters. The reverse displays intricate brown engraving and the English phrase “Issued Pursuant to Military Proclamation,” a key identifier for collectors of occupation currency.

Japanese military currency was distributed throughout parts of Asia during the 1930s and 1940s and is often referred to as invasion money by collectors. These notes represent a significant historical period and are sought after by collectors of WWII memorabilia, Asian currency, and military history items.

This piece is ideal for numismatists, World War II historians, and collectors building a foreign paper money collection or wartime currency display.

Did You Know? Japanese military currency was issued in several denominations and regions during World War II, often replacing local currency in occupied territories.

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