Sunset Appraisal Service

Offered is a mixed group of vintage Japanese and East Asian currency, spanning the early to mid-20th century, with a strong emphasis on World War II–era circulation and occupation-period issues.

This lot includes:

• Japanese banknotes, including a 100 Yen note and a 50 Sen note

• Multiple 50 Sen notes featuring Mount Fuji imagery

• Additional East Asian paper currency from the Japanese sphere of influence

• A printed reference card illustrating Japanese coin denominations and exchange values (in multiple languages)

The paper money displays classic period designs, including portraits of statesmen, Mount Fuji landscapes, and imperial-era emblems, reflecting Japan’s monetary system before, during, and immediately after World War II. The coins range from aluminum to copper alloy types, typical of wartime and pre-war production.

Condition varies throughout the group, with most pieces showing circulation wear, folds, edge wear, staining, and age toning, consistent with everyday use and wartime scarcity. The reference card shows handling wear but remains visually intact and adds educational and display value to the lot.

This is an excellent starter or study lot for collectors of Japanese numismatics, WWII history, military-era currency, or Asian paper money, offering both collectible examples and reference material in one grouping.

Sold as a single lot.

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