1 Yen, Japan, 1916 Europe printed during World War II

printed during World War II as a substitute for lower denomination coinage - metal was in short supply during the war

Size: 145 mm* 80 mm

1 pice coin with a hole in the middle (to save metal in war time)

000 Mark banknote of Weimer Germany

This was a smaller note compared to the earlier series

1 Yen, Japan, 1916 Europe printed during World War II1 Yen banknote of Japan, printed in 1916, during the Taisho period. Japanese historical eras are named after the reigning emperors, such as Meiji era(1862 1912), Taisho era (1912 1926), and Showa era (1926 1989). The obverse features an image of Takenouchi no Sukune, a legendary Japanese statesman a semi mythical figure who is supposed to have served under 5 different emperors over a 300 year lifespan! He represents loyalty, stability, and wisdom,