Japan 100 Yen, 1945 P-78

Prince Shōtoku Type III

Japan 100 Yen, 1945 P-78 obverse
Japan 100 Yen, 1945 P-78 reverse

Information:

Reference P#78
Country Japan
Period Yen (1871-date)
Currency Yen
Denomination 100 Yen
Type Circulation banknotes
Issuing bank Bank of Japan
Year 1945
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes on 02.03.1946
Size (WxH) 158x93 mm

Obverse:

Japan 100 Yen, 1945 P-78
Chinese (traditional, clerical script)

Obverse symbol

Bust of Prince Shōtoku facing half left, in the center. Red stamps on both left and right side Light green overprint Intricate frame in dark gray or black

Reverse:

Image 1
Chinese (traditional, clerical script)

Reverse symbol

Horyuji Temple in the center Surrounded by an intricate frame, all in bluish-green ink

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1945) Block #1-43 + - - - - - -
ND (1945) Block #44-190 - - - - - -