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20 Yen - Government bond
| Issuer | Ministry of Finance, Empire of Japan |
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| Year | 1943 |
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| Size | 183 x 128 mm |
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| Obverse description | The obverse carries vignettes of a Japanese naval vessel, a tank, and a military aircraft, evoking the wartime Greater East Asia War theme. Text identifies this as a Discount National Treasury Bond issued by the Greater Japanese Empire, with the Minister of Finance's printed signature and an official red ministerial seal. A red post office overprint appears at upper right, with bond terms and production details in fine-print vertical columns. |
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| Obverse lettering | 圓 拾 貳 20 (Translation: Government of the Greater Japanese Empire Greater East Asia War Discount National Treasury Bond Twenty Yen (Face Value) Minister of Finance (printed alongside the official red ministerial seal)Post Office Overprint (Top Right Red Stamp) Sold by the Post Office Summary of Terms (Fine Print Columns)First Column: The face value of this bond will be paid to the bearer upon the maturity date at the Bank of Japan, its branches, agencies, or designated post offices. Second Column: The right to claim redemption will expire by statute of limitations 10 years after the maturity date. Third Column: This bond can be registered, exchanged, or used for other financial transactions at the Bank of Japan or its designated branches. Production and Important Dates (Bottom text) Issue Price Maturity Date Manufactured by the Cabinet Printing Bureau) |
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| Reverse lettering | 20 |
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