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\--- Product Description ---
A consolidated lot of 18 Japanese banknotes issued and circulated circa 1935–1945. 

Spanning the late prewar to immediate postwar Shōwa era, this group centers on everyday currency and lets one trace shifts in design, paper stock, and printing techniques firsthand. It presents a visually coherent set with strong value for study or display.

Although previously circulated, overall preservation is good; pronounced folds and heavy stains are scarcely noted (see images). Please review the photos to confirm the paper textures and motifs of each note.



\--- Condition ---
Long-term storage. In general, only light handling wear and slight corner rounding from age; no obvious stains, dirt, heavy creases, or marked discoloration are observed. Please check the images for the condition of individual notes.



\--- Keywords ---
Japan / banknotes / Showa / vintage / collection



\--- Shipping ---
Items are shipped from Japan via trackable EMS or DHL.
Delivery usually takes about 2 weeks.

Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.

(EXP_147 DL)

Various grades

Japan. - 18 Japanese Notes c.1940 – Minimal Folds - Various Dates  (No Reserve Price)

Banknotes

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Superb Gem Uncirculated 67

Superb Gem Uncirculated 68

Gem Uncirculated 66

Choice About Uncirculated 58

Gem Uncirculated 65

Choice Uncirculated 64

About Uncirculated 55

Extremely Fine 40

Choice Very Fine 35

Choice Uncirculated 63

About Uncirculated 53

About Uncirculated 50

Very Fine 30

Choice Extremely Fine 45

Very Fine 25

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Not encapsulated (see images for a proper impression of the grade)

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1400-1900

Italy. - 20 banknotes Lire - various dates  (No reserve price)

World. - 10 x 50 different - (500 banknotes) - various dates  (No reserve price)

France. - 12 Banknotes - Various Dates  (No reserve price)

Germany. - 204 Notgeld Scheine 1919/1925  (No reserve price)

Italy. - 22 banconote e miniassegni varie date  (No reserve price)

Spain. - 10 Banknotes - various dates  (No reserve price)

Spain. - 25, 500 and 2 x 1000 Peseta - 1925/1946  (No reserve price)

France. - 4 banknotes - various dates  (No reserve price)

India. - 10 x 50 Rupees Rupees - 2012 - Consecutive - Pick 104  (No reserve price)

Various grades - Not encapsulated (see images for a proper impression of the grade)

Italy. 18 Lira 1935 al 1980 - Gigante  (No reserve price)

Romania. - 2 x 10 Bani 1917 - Pick 69  (No reserve price)

World. - 100 banknotes - various dates  (No reserve price)

World. - 120 banknotes - various dates  (No reserve price)

World. - 9 banknotes - various dates  (No reserve price)

China, Republic. 1 x 25 Cents Cents 1931 - P-204  (No Reserve Price)

China, Republic. Ten Cents 1931 - P-202  (No Reserve Price)

China. - 100 Yuan 1944 - P-259  (No Reserve Price)

China. - 5 Yuan 1937 - P-222  (No Reserve Price)

Argentina. - 100 x 20 Pesos ND (2003) - Pick 355c  (No reserve price)

Argentina. - 100 x 50 Pesos 2018 - Pick 363  (No Reserve Price)

Various grades - Certified (PMG)

Papua New Guinea. - 4 banknotes - all graded - various dates  (No Reserve Price)

Superb Gem Uncirculated 68 - Certified (PMG)

Samoa. - 10 Tala ND (2024) - Pick 48a  (No Reserve Price)

Zimbabwe. - 500 Dollars 2001 - Pick 11a  (No reserve price)

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