World War Two Philippine Currency [167497]
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Two four inch stacks of "Guerilla Notes": One peso, and five peso notes issued during the emergency of World War Two in the Philippines. The one peso notes read: "Emergency Circulating note of 1941" and the five peso notes dated 1942. Circulated condition, VG-F. About five hundred notes total. During the Japanese occupation, possession of guerilla money was forbidden on penalty of death; entire villages could be subject to harsh retribution if these notes were found in any quantity. Their existence is a testament to the courage and spirit of the Philippine people.Date: Country (if not USA): PhilippinesState: City: Provenance:
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World War Two Philippine Currency [167497]
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