Group of 11 Japanese Word War II Invasion / Occupation Currency - 1942 - 1945 - Philippines, Singapore, Malaya, Borneo, Sarawak, Brunei

During World War II, Japanese forces invaded and occupied several Southeast Asian territories, including the Philippines, Singapore, Malaya, Borneo, Sarawak, and Brunei. As a result, they introduced their own currency to these regions to facilitate economic control and maintain a stable monetary system. This occupation currency was in circulation from 1942 to 1945.

In the Philippines, Japanese forces occupied the country in 1942 and established a military government. They issued a series of banknotes and coins to replace the Philippine Peso. These occupation notes featured images of Japanese military leaders and symbols, such as the Rising Sun.

In Singapore and Malaya, Japanese forces invaded and occupied these territories in 1942. They replaced the British Malaya dollar with their own Malaya Dollar, which was further divided into 100 sen. The Japanese Malaya Dollar was issued in banknotes and coins, featuring images of Japanese military leaders and symbols.

In Borneo, Sarawak, and Brunei, Japanese forces occupied these territories in 1942 and 1943. They replaced the British Straits dollar with their own Borneo Dollar, which was further divided into 100 cents. The Japanese Borneo Dollar was issued in banknotes and coins, featuring images of Japanese military leaders and symbols.

These occupation currencies played a significant role in the daily lives of people in these territories, as they were used for transactions and to maintain a stable economy under Japanese rule. However, after the defeat of Japanese forces in 1945, these occupation currencies were replaced by the original currencies of these regions.