Japan. - 8 banknotes - "Han-Fuda 藩札" - Edo Period These are very old banknotes issued in Japan during the Edo period.. Called "Han-Fuda 藩札" The Edo period was unified by the “Tokugawa clan”. Therefore, there is naturally a common currency. However, the unique banknotes of local “Han 藩” were also often used in those days. Many were issued on the occasion of financial difficulties. After the Meiji era, “Han-Fuda 藩札” were banned. Size: 11×4cm - 16×4cm ◆銀三匁 Gin-San-Monme In the mid-to-late Edo period, one gold ryo (一両 Ichiryo) was equivalent to 60 monme of silver. One gold ryo is approximately 75,000 yen today. Gin-San-Monme ＝ 3×Gin-Ichi-Monme → "Gin-Ichi-Monme" = 75,000 yen / 20 = 3,750 yen ◆京都 Kyoto flourished as Japan's capital (Heian-kyō) and remains a center of history and culture, home to numerous World Heritage sites and cultural properties such as Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera. These are old and have some stains and tears. However, the illustrations and text are decipherable. These are wonderful items. Old things are so beautiful. Carefully packaged and shipped from Japan to overseas. We have other rare items up for current auction. Please check them out. #freeshipping