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COINS & NOTES OF WORLD WAR II

 NAZI GERMAN SILVER COINS

Nazi German silver 2 Reichsmark & 5 Reichsmark coins

These four silver coins serve as a memento of the horrors of the Third Reich. The 2 Reichsmark was issued from 1936 to 1939.  It pictures Paul von Hindenburg on one side and an eagle holding a wreathed swastika on the other. Nazi Germany used three different designs on their regular issue 5 Reichsmark coins.  The first pictured the Potsdam Military Church on one side and an eagle and two small swastikas on the other. It was struck only from 1934 to 1935.  The second type was struck during only during the last part of 1935 and the first part of 1936. It pictured Paul von Hindenburg on one side and an eagle on the other.  Starting in 1936 the Eagle reverse was replaced with an eagle holding a wreathed swastika, similar to the 2 Reichsmark. The Eagle and Swastika 5 Reichsmark was struck from 1936 to 1939.  Because of the war, no Nazi silver coins were struck after 1939. Coins grade VF.
DE-93 2 REICHSMARK HINDENBURG/SWASTIKA 1936-39 VF (KM93) $6.95
     DE-93x5  FIVE of the above 2 Reichsmark Hindenburg/Swastika  VF  $29.50
DE-83 5 REICHSMARK MILITARY CHURCH 1934-35 (KM83) $10.95
DE-86 5 REICHSMARK HINDENBURG/EAGLE 1935-36 (KM86) $9.95
DE-94 5 REICHSMARK HINDENBURG/SWASTIKA 1936-39 (KM94) $14.95
DE-SSET SET OF ABOVE 4 NAZI GERMAN SILVER COINS $39.00

NAZI GERMAN MINOR COINS

Nazi German coin set 1 - 10 Reichspfennig
This set consists of the seven lower denominations of Nazi German coins each showing the eagle and swastika. The 1936-1939 issues include the 1, 2, 5 and 10 Reichspfennig made from copper or aluminum-bronze alloys. In 1940 the 1, 5 and 10 Reichspfennig were switched to zinc and the 2 Reichspfennig was discontinued due to the war.  All eight coins grade VF or better, though the zinc coins may show some spots as zinc spots very easily.  The coins all feature the denomination on one side and an eagle holding a swastika on the other.
Item L-DE-NAZI7   NAZI GERMAN 7 COIN SET    $12.50

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AN UNUSUAL CROWN FROM HUNGARY

Hungary 5 Pengo 1943: Admiral Horthy's 75th BirthdayThis 1943 5 Pengo from Hungary is an unusual coin that honors an unusual person.  It is an aluminum crown issued to commemorate the 75th birthday of Admiral Horthy. It is one of the few crown-sized coins made of aluminum.  Miklos Horthy was the Regent for a kingless Kingdom who bore the title of Admiral, even though Hungary was a landlocked nation.  During World War I he was an Admiral in the Austro-Hungarian Navy, a title he kept after the war. After the war Hungary became an independent nation and was made a nominal kingdom. Admiral Horthy was given the title of Regent and was made head of state. As regent he twice prevented the former Emperor Charles from regaining his throne.  The coin pictures Horthy in a military uniform on one side and the arms of Hungary supported by angels on the other.
Item C-HU-523  HUNGARY 5 PENGO 1943 KM523 UNC.    $6.00

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WWII ERA JAPANESE OCCUPATION COIN OF INNER MONGOLIA  Meng Chiang Bank 5 Chiao 1938

During the 1930's Japan conquered much of Northern China.  In each area they would establish puppet states or puppet banks to issue currency for their newly conquered land.  The Meng Chiang (Mongolian Borderlands) Bank was established for the area known as Inner Mongolia.  It was located between Mongolia and Manchukuo.  The Meng Chiang bank issued only one coin, a copper-nickel 5 Chiao coin dated Year 27 in the Chinese Republic Calendar (1938AD). One side of the coin features a pair of stylized dragons and the denomination.   The other side has a floral design. 
Item L-CN-MC521    MENG CHIANG BANK 5 CHIAO 1938 (KM521) VF-XF $8.50

UNUSUAL FIBER COINS FROM MANCHUKUO

Manchukuo fiber 1 & 5 Fen 1944 - 1945Manchukuo was a Japanese puppet state carved out of Northeastern China prior to World War II.  Due to a severe metal shortage towards the end of the war, these 1 and 5 Fen coins were struck in an unusual red cardboard-like material rather than metal.  The 5 Fen was struck two years, 1944 and 1945.  The 1945 catalogs for $60 in Very Good condition, however our price is MUCH less. The 1 Fen was only struck in 1945.  These historic World War II coins are some of the few circulating non-metallic coins of the century.
Item L-MAN- SET2  MANCHUKUO SET: 1 FEN 1945 & 5 FEN 1944 VG-F    $7.50  
Item L-MAN-5F45  MANCHUKUO  5 FEN 1945 (YA13a) VG-F    $9.50 
Item L-MAN-5F45x5   5 of the above 1945 Manchukuo 5 Fen VG-F   $39.50

JAPANESE INVASION MONEY

Malaya $10 Japanese Invasion Note
As the Japanese Empire spread out in the early days of World War II, the Japanese government issued special currency for the various nations and colonies they conquered.  We are offering notes issued by the Imperial Japanese Government for the Philippines, Malaya, and Burma.  The notes serve as a reminder for the failed exploits of the Japanese Imperial Armed Forces during World War II.
Item PM-JIM   7 DIFFERENT WWII JAPANESE INVASION NOTES,  Fine - UNC.  $5.50

JAPANESE INVASION 1000 PESOS NOTE FOR THE PHILIPPINES Back in stock

Philippines 1000 Pesos Japanese Invasion Money
The Japanese government issued this 1000 Pesos note for the Philippines shortly before their in 1945.  It was the highest denomination they issued, but quickly fell into disfavor as the American troops advanced.  They are printed on low quality paper, with much of the design on the front bleeding through to the back of the note. It is an interesting reminder of the Japanese Empires last gasp in the Philippines. 
Item PM-PH115   PHILIPPINE JAPANESE INVASION 1000 PESOS NOTE  (1945) P115  VF..... $2.00

WORLD WAR II PHILIPPINE GUERRILLA NOTES:

Philippine World War II guerilla currency
To finance their activities fighting the Japanese during World War II various guerrilla bands in the Philippines issued their own currency. The notes tend to be somewhat crude, as they were printed under rather unfavorable conditions with limited resources.  The lot of 13 different contains all different major types.  The lot of 50 different contains about 45 major types (Pick numbers) plus about 5 varieties (Pick subtypes = different series, signatures, design details, etc).  The lot of 75 different contains about 65 major types and about 10 varities.  The lots of 50 different and 75 different were assembled some years ago.  It would be very difficult to find so many different notes at such a reasonable price today.  The notes grade Fine to Almost Uncirculated.
Item PM-PH-GUER13   13 DIFFERENT W.W.II PHILIPPINE GUERILLA NOTES  $13.00
NewItem PM-PH-GUER50   50 DIFFERENT WWII PHILIPPINE GUERILLA NOTES  $60.00
NewItem PM-PH-GUER75   75 DIFFERENT WWII PHILIPPINE GUERILLA NOTES  $85.00

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UNITED STATES LIBERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES COINS


United States - Philippines Liberation Coins

The Philippines became a United States possession from 1898. In 1942 the islands fell to invading Japanese forces.  Most of the coins that had been in circulation at that time were either dumped into the ocean by the retreating American forces, melted by the invading Japanese forces or hoarded by the natives.  In preparation for retaking the Philippines the United States mints produced large quantities of coins so that commerce could quickly be restored upon the liberation of the islands.  We are pleased to offer this set of attractive Brilliant Uncirculated coins that were produced for the liberation of the Philippines.  Included are the bronze 1 Centavo struck at the San Francisco Mint, the copper-nickel-zinc 5 Centavos from the San Francisco mint, the silver 10 and 20 Centavos from the Denver Mint, the silver 50 Centavos from the San Francisco Mint.   The 1 Centavo is dated 1944, the others are dated 1945, all are the last year the coins were minted.  In 1946 the Philippines gained independence.  One side of the coin shows an Eagle atop the Philippine arems and the legend "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", the other shows either a man or a woman with a hammer and anvil in front of a volcano.   These five Brilliant Uncirculated coins make an historic set as they are the last United States coins made for the Philippines.
Item L-PH-SET45   UNITED STATES-PHILIPPINES 5 COIN SET 1944-45, BU  $19.50

NETHERLANDS INDIES 1945 LIBERATION COINS MADE IN THE U.S.A. Back in stock

Netherlands East Indies silver 1/10 and 1/4 GulderThese silver coins were struck in preparation for the liberation of the Netherlands East Indies (now Indonesia) from the Japanese. The 1/10 Gulden was struck at the Philadelphia Mint and bears the “P” Mintmark.  The 1/4 Gulden was struck in San Francisco and carries the “S” mintmark   Because Indonesia its gained independence shortly after World War II, the coins never had the opportunity to circulate.  One side of the coins features the crowned Dutch arms, while the other has legends in Javanese and Malay.  Both coins are Brilliant Uncirculated.
Item C-NEI-SET2  NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES 1/10 & 1/4 GULDER 1945 BU    $6.00


WWII COINS OF FIJI FROM SAN FRANCISCO

Fiji WWII 1/2 and 1 PEnnyWith the advent of World War II,  Fiji suddenly faced a huge influx of troops passing through this tiny British colony in the Pacific Ocean.  This created a severe coin shortage.  The San Francisco Mint responded by minting this unusual 1/2 Penny and 1 Penny struck in brass that was partly recovered from used gun shell casings.  Both coins have a large center hole and have a simple design. The name of the country date and "S" mintmark are on the one side, and the title "GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR" and a crown on the other. The coins were made for only two years, 1942 and 1943.
Item C-FJ-WWII  FIJI 1/2 & 1 PENNY 1942-43 F-VF   $4.00
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WORLD WAR II COINS OF FRENCH INDO-CHINA

French Indo-China 1 Cent 1941As World War II spread, French Indo-China (now Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos) became increasingly isolated and people started to hoard coins, creating severe coin shortages.  Because copper was needed for the war effort, the Paris mint replaced the bronze 1 Cent with a zinc 1 cent in 1940.  The new coin featured a Phrygian cap.  After France fell to the Germans in June 1940, the French Indo-China government re-struck the zinc 1 Centime at an engineering college (Ecole Pratique) in Hanoi using the same design.  The Hanoi restrikes are dated 1940 and 1941.  Because they did not have proper minting or refining equipment,French Indo China 10 and 20 Centimes, 1941-S the coins tend to be weakly or crudely struck.  The United States had not yet entered the war, so the San Francisco Mint was contracted to produce copper-nickel 10 and 20 Centimes. The coins bear the S mintmark and are dated 1941 The symbolic bust of France is on the front and a sheaf of grain is on the back.  All of the coins bear the legend "Republique Francaise". Hanoi fell to the Japanese on December 7, 1941. Production of the zinc 1 Centime stopped as it bore the legend of the French Republic rather than the Axis supported Vichy government. The Japanese soon French Indo-China 1/4 Cent 1942 Vichy Governmentbegan to withdraw and melt the Annamese copper and brass cash coins, which had been in circulation as they needed the copper for their war effort.    The cash coins were valued 1/5 to 1/6 of a cent and were widely used for small transactions.  To replace them the Osaka mint in Japan began to strike a zinc 1/4 cent coin for French Indo-China in 1942. The coins bore the Vichy Government legend of "Etat Francais" rather than the French Republic legend.  The Japanese war effort began to go badly and few shipments of the coins could be made.  French Indo China aluminum 1 and 5 Centimes 1943Coin shortages got worse, so in 1943 the local government in Hanoi authorized the Ecole Pratique in Hanoi to strike aluminum 1 and 5 Centime coins.  These coins also bear the Vichy "Etat Francais" legend.   

     Following the liberation of France and French Indo-China in 1945, a new series of coins was French Indo-China aluminum 10 Centimes 1945introduced, including a 10 Cent coin.  These bore the same designs as the 1941 San Francisco issue, however they were struck in aluminum at the Paris mint.   We are pleased to offer you these historic World War II coins of French Indo-China, including the scarce Osaka mint and emergency Hanoi mint issues at a small fraction of their catalog value.
Item L-FIC-24  FRENCH INDO-CHINA 1 CENT 1941 Hanoi Mint KM24.3 VF-Crude    $7.00
Item L-FIC-21+  FRENCH INDO-CHINA 10 & 20 CENTS 1941-S VF KM21.1a,23a.2   sold out
Item L-FIC-25  FRENCH INDO-CHINA 1/4 CENT 1942 Osaka Mint KM25 F-VF   sold out
Item L-FIC-26-27  FRENCH INDO-CHINA 1 & 5 CENTS 1943 Hanoi UNC. KM26-27  sold out
Item L-FIC-28  FRENCH INDO-CHINA 10 CENTS 1945 Paris Mint UNC. KM28.1    $3.00
Item L-FIC-SET  ALL 7 OF THE ABOVE FRENCH INDO-CHINA COINS     sold out

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A GREAT BOOK ON WORLD WAR II NUMISMATICS


Book: World War II Remembered, A Numismatic Study WORLD WAR II REMEMBERED...A NUMISMATIC STUDY. by Schwan & Boling An excellent reference on the coins, paper money, bonds, medals, POW issues, etc. used during World War II. Lots of information not provided elsewhere.  Provides a listing, history, valuations and numerous pictures.  Includes Axis, Allied and Neutral nation issues.   Recomended for anyone interested in WWII era coins or paper money.  Over 3800 illustrations. 864 pages, Hard Cover.
Item BOOK-WWII    WORLD WAR II REMEMBERED BOOK By Schwan & Boling,  $65.00

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