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1 yen

Japan · 1943

Front of the 1 yen note from Japan
Front
Back of the 1 yen note from Japan
Back

A wartime Bank of Japan 1 yen note showing Takenouchi no Sukune, a legendary statesman of early Japan. The back shows the Ube shrine, which honours him.

Ref
1938; 1939; 1940
Country
Japan
Issuer
Japan
Denomination
1 yen
Catalogue number
Pick 49
Date
1943 (catalogue date)
Estimated value
£0.35 to £6.45 · price guide: Numista
Grade
VF (estimated from photos)
Copies in the collection
3
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