½ Shilling 1942 — Guam ( Pick: 1 )
Region:
Australia & Oceania
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Guam, dated 1942, carries a denomination of ½ Shilling. It features a blue and cream color scheme.
The note is identified under Pick number 1. Its denomination and year classify it within the available catalog facts for this banknote.
The note is identified under Pick number 1. Its denomination and year classify it within the available catalog facts for this banknote.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and cream
- Pick catalog
- 1
About this banknote
The Japanese Government issued the ½ Shilling banknote in 1942, during their occupation of Guam in World War II. This issuance was part of a broader introduction of currency by Japanese forces to replace local currencies in occupied territories, facilitating the local economy under their control.
The front side of the note features an image of palm trees along a tropical shoreline, with the denomination "½" prominently displayed in the corners. The note is primarily blue and cream in color. This specific note carries the Pick number 1, identifying it as part of the introductory series for this currency in Guam.