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: 16×3.5 cm ◆安政四年 Ansei 4 The year Ansei 4 (1857) corresponds to the Gregorian year 1857 (and partially 1858), a turbulent period during the late Edo shogunate (Bakumatsu). It was the year preceding the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between Japan and the United States. This pivotal turning point saw significant advances in Japan's modernization, including the death of senior councilor Abe Masahiro, the full establishment of Yoshida Shōin's Shōka Sonjuku school, and the introduction of modern medicine through Dr. Pompe's visit to Japan. ◆銀壱匁 Gin Ichi-Monme “Gin Ichi-monme” was a unit of weight for silver in the Edo period, equivalent to approximately 3.75 grams. In modern units of weight, 1 monme is 3.75 grams. In the Edo period, one “Han-Fuda 藩札” was equivalent in value to 3.75 grams of silver. 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