Dai Nippon Teikoku Seihu 5 Roepiah, 1944 — Japanese Occupation of the Netherlands Indies
This is a genuine Japanese Occupation banknote issued for the Netherlands Indies (present-day Indonesia) during World War II, when the Dai Nippon Teikoku Seihu (Imperial Japanese Government) circulated its own currency to replace the pre-war Dutch guilder. This note does not carry a printed serial number — instead it bears only the "SM" block letters printed in red ink, a distinctive feature of certain wartime emission batches.
This note is especially notable for its unique combination of colors and artwork, making it a favorite among collectors who look for standout designs. It is a fairly scarce piece and highly sought after for its distinctive look.
Size: 145 x 70 mm
Front: Traditional Batak house on the left
Back: Batak woman from Sumatra featured at center
Watermark: None
Please note this note carries no printed serial number, so each option below is set aside and marked internally on our end to match exactly what you select — you will receive the precise note shown for your chosen option.
Choose Your Note:
Option 1 — VF (Very Fine)
Paper is still in fairly good condition. Folds and creasing present from handling. Foxing and light staining consistent with the note's age and use. No holes; only very minor, barely visible nicks on the top and bottom margins.
Option 2 — F (Fine)
Paper is still nice and thick. Folds and creasing present from handling. Foxing and staining consistent with the note's age and use. Minor flaws include one pinhole at the center, a minor tear on the top and bottom center margin/edge, and minor nicks on the top and left margins.
All product photos are high-resolution scans for maximum clarity. The note you receive matches the option you select, since each note is individually marked and reserved for its listing. Please look closely and zoom in on the photos to review all details before purchasing, to avoid any disappointment. If you would like additional photos of this item, please feel free to contact us. All banknotes we sell are guaranteed authentic — never replicas or reproductions.
