WW2 Korean 100 Yen/Won Banknote Dated 1947

The WW2 Korean 100 Yen/Won banknote dated 1947 is a historical currency note issued during the period of Japanese occupation and subsequent transition in Korea following World War II. This banknote reflects the dual denomination system used at the time, listing values in both Yen and Won due to the shifting administrative control after Japan’s surrender. The note typically features Japanese and Korean inscriptions and official seals, with imagery that may include traditional motifs or government emblems. Printed by the Bank of Joseon, these notes were circulated during a time of significant political change, as Korea moved from Japanese colonial rule towards independence and the establishment of separate northern and southern governments. The 100 Yen/Won denomination is part of a series that was replaced as new currency systems were introduced in the late 1940s. This item serves as a representation of Korea’s complex monetary history during the immediate postwar period.