Authentic 1869 1 Monme Hansatsu banknote from Japan's Samurai era.
Issued during the closing years of the Edo period and the Tokugawa Shōgunate.
Grades Fine to Very Fine, preserving the character of this historic note.
A fascinating example of early Japanese provincial paper money.
Represents an important chapter in Japan's monetary and cultural history.
An outstanding addition to any world banknote or Japanese history collection.
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Country of Issue
Japan
Issued By
Mietens
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Paper Money of the Samurai 1869 1 Monme Note Fine-Very Fine
$34.99 AUD
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Own a genuine piece of Japan's fascinating past with the Paper Money of the Samurai 1869 1 Monme Note Fine-Very Fine. Issued during one of the most significant periods in Japanese history, this authentic Hansatsu banknote offers a tangible connection to the final years of the legendary samurai.
For centuries, Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa Shōgunate, with the samurai serving as the nation's powerful warrior class and nobility. Although the Shōgun held the exclusive right to mint coins, many provincial domains introduced their own paper currency, known as Hansatsu ("notes of the Han"), to facilitate local trade and commerce. These notes could often be exchanged for silver, rice or other essential goods, making them an important part of everyday life throughout feudal Japan.
This 1 Monme Hansatsu note, issued in 1869, dates from the closing years of the Edo period, a time of profound political and social change. Following more than 250 years of Tokugawa rule, the Meiji Restoration ushered in the end of the Shōgunate and the samurai era, transforming Japan into a modern nation. Originally centred around the city of Edo—now known as Tokyo—this period witnessed remarkable economic growth and the development of one of the world's largest cities.
Graded Fine to Very Fine, this authentic historical banknote is both a fascinating collectible and an enduring reminder of Japan's rich monetary heritage. Whether you're a collector of world banknotes, Japanese history or historical artefacts, the Paper Money of the Samurai 1869 1 Monme Note is a meaningful addition to any collection.
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Paper Money of the Samurai 1869 1 Monme Note Fine-Very Fine
$34.99 AUD
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Own a genuine piece of Japan's fascinating past with the Paper Money of the Samurai 1869 1 Monme Note Fine-Very Fine. Issued during one of the most significant periods in Japanese history, this authentic Hansatsu banknote offers a tangible connection to the final years of the legendary samurai.
For centuries, Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa Shōgunate, with the samurai serving as the nation's powerful warrior class and nobility. Although the Shōgun held the exclusive right to mint coins, many provincial domains introduced their own paper currency, known as Hansatsu ("notes of the Han"), to facilitate local trade and commerce. These notes could often be exchanged for silver, rice or other essential goods, making them an important part of everyday life throughout feudal Japan.
This 1 Monme Hansatsu note, issued in 1869, dates from the closing years of the Edo period, a time of profound political and social change. Following more than 250 years of Tokugawa rule, the Meiji Restoration ushered in the end of the Shōgunate and the samurai era, transforming Japan into a modern nation. Originally centred around the city of Edo—now known as Tokyo—this period witnessed remarkable economic growth and the development of one of the world's largest cities.
Graded Fine to Very Fine, this authentic historical banknote is both a fascinating collectible and an enduring reminder of Japan's rich monetary heritage. Whether you're a collector of world banknotes, Japanese history or historical artefacts, the Paper Money of the Samurai 1869 1 Monme Note is a meaningful addition to any collection.
