160310-0049 - Pacific War Bond

Pacific War Bond of 15 yen issued by the Imperial Government of Japan in 1943 (Showa 18), featuring Japanese WWII warplanes, a tank and a navy ship.

There were 21 releases. Release 2 through 7 all have the same so-called battle flags design. The 1st release and releases after the 7th show different designs.

In the 1930s and 1940s, “voluntary” savings were so greatly encouraged to finance the Japanese war effort that by 1944 (Showa 19) Japanese households were saving an incredible 39.5% of disposable income.

Japanese text: 戦時貯蓄債権 金拾五円