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banknote
Object Type
banknote
Museum number
1979,1042.265
Denomination
yen
, 100
Description
Banknote. Military note of the China-Japanese Incident.
(whole)
Portrait of Shotoku Taishi; Yumedono Pavilion.
(obverse)
Horyuji Temple.
(reverse)
Authority
Issuer:
Japanese Government
Cultures/periods
Showa Era
Production date
1944
(Showa 19)
Materials
paper
Technique
printed
Dimensions
Height:
92 millimetres
Width:
160 millimetres
Location
Not on display
Associated names
Portrait of:
Prince Shotoku Taishi 聖徳太子
Associated places
Topographic representation of:
Yumedono Pavilion
Topographic representation of:
Horyuji
Associated events
Associated Event:
China-Japanese Incident
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Peter Stephen Cribb
Acquisition date
1979
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1979,1042.265
Banknote serial number
15