Back button
coin-icon-tr

Banknote Book & CPG® PRICE GUIDE

Sort by

About This Series

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Japanese Government series of Oceania in the World Currency contains 11 distinct entries with CPG® values between $1.00 and $50.00.
These four notes, officially “Foreign Denomination Military Certificates,” were issued by Japanese forces soon after they invaded New Britain on 23 January 1942, and New Guinea on 8 March, and were declared the sole legal tender in the British South Pacific territories (Gilbert Islands, New Britain, New Guinea, and Solomon Islands) on 14 March 1943. These notes bear the imprint of the Greater Japan Imperial Government in Japanese text at lower center front. All of these notes have series letters starting with the letter O. These notes are often collectively referred to as “JIM” for Japanese Invasion Money. 1/4-shilling notes have been reported but are fakes. Souvenir copies of the official notes were printed in Australia during World War II with red REPLICA overprinted on the back, so be on the lookout for evidence of erasures.

Catalog Detail

Legal Disclaimer

The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

Read CDN Terms of Use

  Japanese Government Value Range Favorite
Japanese Government Value Range  
1/2 shilling (B101a, P1)
$1.00
-
$15.00
$1.00 - $15.00
1/2 shilling (B101b, P1)
-
 
1/2 shilling (B101bs, P1)
-
 
1 shilling (B102a, P2)
$1.00
-
$15.00
$1.00 - $15.00
1 shilling (B102as, P2)
-
 
10 shillings (B103a, P3)
$3.00
-
$50.00
$3.00 - $50.00
Subscribe for Complete Pricing Access
10 shillings (B103as, P3)
-
 
1 pound (B104a, P4)
$1.00
-
$20.00
$1.00 - $20.00

Visit these great CDN Sponsors

CDN Sponsors

shop eBay
shop Whatnot.com
shop CAC
shop US Coins and Jewelry
shop David Lawrence Rare Coins
shop Legend Numismatics
1 pound (B104as1, P4)
-
 
1 pound (B104as2, P4)
-
 
1 pound (B104as3, P4)
-
 
       

Related Stories (powered by Greysheet News)

View all news

Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Japanese Government series of Oceania in the World Currency contains 11 distinct entries with CPG® values between $1.00 and $50.00.
These four notes, officially “Foreign Denomination Military Certificates,” were issued by Japanese forces soon after they invaded New Britain on 23 January 1942, and New Guinea on 8 March, and were declared the sole legal tender in the British South Pacific territories (Gilbert Islands, New Britain, New Guinea, and Solomon Islands) on 14 March 1943. These notes bear the imprint of the Greater Japan Imperial Government in Japanese text at lower center front. All of these notes have series letters starting with the letter O. These notes are often collectively referred to as “JIM” for Japanese Invasion Money. 1/4-shilling notes have been reported but are fakes. Souvenir copies of the official notes were printed in Australia during World War II with red REPLICA overprinted on the back, so be on the lookout for evidence of erasures.

Catalog Detail

Legal Disclaimer

The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

Read CDN Terms of Use