1 Yen, Japan, 1916 Europe Size: 145 mm* 80 mm

Size: 145 mm* 80 mm

This was a smaller note compared to the earlier series

The obverse features the Ashoka Pillar

000 Mark banknote of Weimer Germany

printed during World War II as a substitute for lower denomination coinage - metal was in short supply during the war

1 Yen, Japan, 1916 Europe Size: 145 mm* 80 mm1 Yen banknote of Japan, printed in 1916, during the Taisho period. Japanese historical eras are named after the reigning emperors, such as Meiji era(1862 1912), Taisho era (1912 1926), and Showa era (1926 1989). The obverse features an image of Takenouchi no Sukune, a legendary Japanese statesman a semi mythical figure who is supposed to have served under 5 different emperors over a 300 year lifespan! He represents loyalty, stability, and wisdom,