This unique collection includes 23 pieces from the United States, Europe, and the Pacific, showcasing the scope of World War II. This set features rare coins, stamps, and bank notes produced during Japanese occupation in the Pacific Theater. The coins included are a silver Jefferson Nickel, the 1943 steel Lincoln Penny, a 1944 Lincoln Penny, and German coins featuring the Nazi swastika and an Italian Lira from the Axis front, and coins from Canada and Great Britain from the Allied front. The bank notes are Japanese occupation bank notes from Malaya, the Philippines, and Burma, as well as guerilla currency from the Philippines. Finally, the stamps in this collection are U.S. patriotic stamps, including the 1940 National Defense issue, the 1942 Win the War issue, and the 1945 commemorative stamp celebrating the U.S. victory in Iwo Jima.
The banknotes, and stamps in this incredible WWII collection are in uncirculated condition, making them excellent collector's items. The coins are in collector's quality circulated condition. Each piece is beautifully displayed in a custom folder with a narrative written by experts, providing context and information about each incredible piece of history. Dive into the complex history of WWII through this assortment of world currency and stamps today!
Highlights:
- Stunning uncirculated bank notes and stamps
- 23 incredible pieces of WWII history
- Informational folder for storage and display included
