5 Dollar 1942 Malaya - Japanese Occupation WWII MK Block BANANA MONEY PMG Ch Unc 64EPQ

1942 Malaya – Japanese Occupation WWII 5 Dollars
Pick #M6c • Block MK • PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ

Original Japanese Occupation issue from World War II Malaya, part of the well-known “banana money” series issued after the Japanese invasion. These notes replaced British currency and circulated under wartime conditions, making them significant historical artifacts.

This example is from Block MK and is PMG certified Choice Uncirculated 64 with EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality), confirming original paper with no pressing or restoration. High-grade survivors are scarce due to fragile paper, heavy circulation, and the tropical climate.

A desirable WWII occupation note combining strong historical relevance, scarcity in high grade, and collector demand, ideal for advanced world currency or WWII-themed collections.