5 cents 1942 — Philippines ( Pick: 103 )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 cents issued in the Philippines in 1942. It is cataloged under Pick number 103. The dimensions of the note are 100 x 48 mm.
The front side features a design in black on a blue underprint, while the back is predominantly blue. The note is printed on paper.
The banknote's color scheme includes black and blue tones. The 5-cents note reflects an era when the Philippines was under Japanese occupation during World War II.
The front side features a design in black on a blue underprint, while the back is predominantly blue. The note is printed on paper.
The banknote's color scheme includes black and blue tones. The 5-cents note reflects an era when the Philippines was under Japanese occupation during World War II.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1942
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black on blue underprint (face); Blue (back)
- Dimensions
- 100 x 48 mm
- Pick catalog
- 103
About this banknote
The Japanese government issued the 5 centavos banknote for the Philippines in 1942 during World War II. This series was introduced following Japan's occupation of the Philippines to replace the existing currency and establish economic control. The currency facilitated transactions in the occupied territories.
The front of the banknote features a central motif with "THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT" and "FIVE CENTAVOS" printed in bold black text on a blue underprint, with decorative elements surrounding the denomination. The back displays an ornate blue design incorporating the number "5". This note is cataloged as Pick 103.
