1 yen 1904 — Taiwan ( Pick: 1911 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 yen issued in Taiwan in 1904. It is cataloged under Pick number 1911.
The design features black printing on a yellow-orange underprint, with a purple reverse. Details regarding its dimensions, signing authority, and printing office are not specified.
The banknote is produced on paper. Japanese rule was established in Taiwan in 1895, significantly influencing the region's currency practices.
The design features black printing on a yellow-orange underprint, with a purple reverse. Details regarding its dimensions, signing authority, and printing office are not specified.
The banknote is produced on paper. Japanese rule was established in Taiwan in 1895, significantly influencing the region's currency practices.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Unknown
- Date of issue
- 1904
- Printing office
- Unknown
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black on yellow-orange underprint; purple reverse
- Dimensions
- Unknown
- Amount produced
- Unknown
- Pick catalog
- 1911
About this banknote
The Bank of Taiwan issued this 1 yen banknote in 1904 as part of its efforts to standardize currency during Japanese rule. This issuance aimed to facilitate economic integration and development in Taiwan under Japanese administration.
The banknote features an intricate design with black engraving on a yellow-orange underprint. The front side prominently displays two phoenixes and two dragons, along with Japanese inscriptions. The reverse side, printed in purple, includes floral motifs and inscriptions promising to pay the bearer one yen in gold. Classified as Pick number 1911, specific details of its production remain unknown.
