Japanese government-issued Philippine fiat pesos banknotes, bulk 1942-1945
- Containers:
- Box 1, Folder 15
- Dates:
- bulk 1942-1945
- Scope and content:
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Four 10 pesos notes; four 5 pesos notes; one 1 peso note; five 1 centavo notes
- Biographical / historical:
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During its occupation of the Philippines, the Japanese government issued fiat currency, which derives its value from government regulation or law. The guerilla currency was outlawed so that those in possession of it could be arrested. Since the bills were essentially worthless, they were often referred to as Mickey Mouse money.
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- Location of this collection:
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Special CollectionsDoheny Memorial Library, Room 209Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189, US
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