Burma 1942 5 Rupees Circulated World Banknote
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Item Type: Banknote
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Country: Burma
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Denomination: 5 Rupees Rupee
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Date / Issue: ND (circa 1942–1944)
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Pick / Catalog: P-(type) 5 Rupees ND (1942–44) — Japanese Government JIM (estimated)
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Issuing Authority: The Japanese Government (occupation issue)
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Series: Japanese Invasion Money (JIM), block letters BB
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Color: Violet on tan
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Design: Palms and Buddhist pagoda/temple scene at right; large FIVE RUPEES text; red BB block at lower left and right
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Obverse: Legends THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT and FIVE RUPEES; palm trees and temple scene; denomination '5' in corners; red block 'BB' twice; small seal at bottom center with Japanese text panel.
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Reverse: Ornate guilloches with large numeral 5 at left, center, and right.
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Composition: Paper
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Condition: Circulated with light stains/foxing, edge wear and scattered pinholes; no major tears visible.
Condition is based on visual inspection only. Please review all photos carefully for wear, marks, stains, scratches, edge issues, cleaning, damage, writing, or other condition details.
You will receive the exact item shown in the listing photos.
Identification note: Exact SCWPM Pick number and subtype depend on specialist catalog details (block/type); photos do not show those references or watermarks, so catalog number left unknown. | Design shows THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT and FIVE RUPEES with palm trees and a pagoda/temple at right; violet on tan; reverse with three large 5s in guilloche frames; two red BB block letters and small central seal—characteristic of Burma Japanese Invasion Money 5 Rupees, ND 1942–44. Images do not reveal watermark, paper/size, or SCWPM subtype markers, so the precise Pick number/suffix cannot be confirmed from the provided evidence.
