[10 Filipino Pesos]

Description

Paper bill worth ten pesos used by the Japanese government during their occupation of the Philippines from 1942-1945. The front of the bill has text saying "The Japanese Government," and "Ten Pesos." On the right side of the bill there is a picture of a person riding a horse through a forest of palm trees, and on the left there is a large "X" printed in white. The back of the bill has "Ten Pesos" printed in a large font with an ornate design for a border.

Physical Description

1 paper bill : col. ill. ; 7 x 16 cm.

Creation Information

Creator: Unknown. 1942.

Context

This physical object is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2015 and was provided by the Pioneer City County Museum to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 345 times, with 9 in the last month. More information about this object can be viewed below.

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Pioneer City County Museum

Located in the historic Ragland House in Sweetwater, the Pioneer City County Museum preserves the history of Nolan County and strives to educate the community.

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Description

Paper bill worth ten pesos used by the Japanese government during their occupation of the Philippines from 1942-1945. The front of the bill has text saying "The Japanese Government," and "Ten Pesos." On the right side of the bill there is a picture of a person riding a horse through a forest of palm trees, and on the left there is a large "X" printed in white. The back of the bill has "Ten Pesos" printed in a large font with an ornate design for a border.

Physical Description

1 paper bill : col. ill. ; 7 x 16 cm.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2015

This compilation of newspapers, photographs, and other materials provides a glimpse into the diverse people and fascinating places that have contributed to the growth of Texas.

World War Two Collection

These materials focus on World War II and the immediate postwar period of the late 1940s. In addition to materials created during the time period, materials may include modern studies and commemorative works about the era.

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  • 1942

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Added to The Portal to Texas History

  • May 8, 2016, 10:13 p.m.

Description Last Updated

  • June 16, 2016, 12:29 p.m.

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Past 30 days: 9
Total Uses: 345

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[10 Filipino Pesos], physical object, 1942; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth743706/: accessed May 2, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Pioneer City County Museum.

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