apan 5 Sen Banknote 1938 (Showa 13) – AUNC – WWII Era Japanese Currency

apan 5 Sen Banknote 1938 (Showa 13) – AUNC – WWII Era Japanese Currency
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1938 Japan 5 Sen banknote (Showa 13 era) is an original issue from Imperial Japan, produced just prior to World War II. Issued by the Bank of Japan, this low-denomination note reflects Japan’s early Shōwa-period monetary system.

The obverse features a samurai warrior on horseback, a powerful symbol of traditional Japanese military heritage, along with official red seals and classical Japanese script. The reverse displays ornate guilloché patterns and denomination markings, typical of pre-war Japanese paper currency design.

Highly collectible among Japanese banknote collectors, WWII historians, and world paper money enthusiasts, this note represents an important transitional period in Japan’s economic and political history.

A genuine historical artifact suitable for both seasoned collectors and those building a World War II–era currency collection.

Banknote Details

  • Country: Japan

  • Denomination: 5 Sen

  • Year: 1938 (Showa 13)

  • Issuer: Bank of Japan

  • Era: Pre-World War II / Early Shōwa Period

  • Design: Samurai on horseback, imperial motifs, red seals

  • Material: Paper

  • Language: Japanese

  • Authenticity: Guaranteed original