Bank of Japan 10 yen banknote (red series serial number) 1944–1945
Product Description
Country of issue: Japan
Issuing body: Bank of Japan
Publication period: Showa 19-20 (1944-1945)
Face value: 10 yen
Series: Red Team Number Ticket
Catalog Number: Pick P#56 (Various Variations)
Material: Paper
Size: Approximately 146 x 83 mm
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About the product
This is a 10-yen banknote (red-numbered note) issued by the Bank of Japan during World War II, from 1944 to 1945.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of Wake no Kiyomaro, while the reverse side depicts a Shinto shrine. This historically valuable banknote, issued during wartime, is popular among Japanese banknote collectors.
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design
surface
* Portrait of Wake no Kiyomaro
* Face value of "10 yen"
* The words "Bank of Japan"
* Red group number/serial number
* Seal
Back side
* Shrine design
* Face value of "10"
* Decorative patterns
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specification
* Country of issue: Japan
* Issuing authority: Bank of Japan
* Face value: 10 yen
* Publication year: 1944-1945
* Size: Approximately 146 x 83 mm
* Material: Paper
* Catalog: Pick P#56
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Variations
This series has multiple variations, which are classified by differences in watermarks.
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situation
Please check the photos for the condition of the item.
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Please note
The photos shown are for illustrative purposes only. The serial numbers (numbers) on the banknotes you receive may differ from those shown in the photos.
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The appeal of a collection
* Banknotes of Japan from the World War II era
* Portrait design of Wake no Kiyomaro
* Beautiful reverse design depicting a shrine
* Popular among Japanese banknote collectors
* A piece of art that also has historical value.
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FAQ
Q. Is this a genuine Bank of Japan banknote?
A. Yes, it's a genuine 10-yen banknote issued by the Bank of Japan.
Q. What year was it published?
A. It was published between 1944 and 1945 (Showa 19-20).
Q. What size?
A. It measures approximately 146 x 83 mm.
Q. Will I receive banknotes with the same serial number as the one in the picture?
A. No. The photos shown are for illustrative purposes only. The serial numbers (numbers) on the banknotes you receive may differ.
Q. Is it suitable for collection purposes?
A. Yes. This is a recommended collector's item for those who collect Japanese banknotes or banknotes from the wartime period.
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