Treasury signatures of Julian and. Fearful after the Pearl Harbor attack that the Japanese would invade and seize the Hawaiian Islands, issued a decree requiring the removal of all U. These notes were the only currency legal tender in the Islands from mid-1942.
However, this invasion did not come to pass. After the war, they were gradually withdrawn from circulation and destroyed. Very attractive and bright note!
The item "1934-A $5 HAWAII OVERPRINT WORLD WAR II EMERGENCY CURRENCY EXTREMELY FINE NOTE" is in sale since Sunday, February 7, 2021. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Paper Money\ US\Small Size Notes\Hawaii, North Africa".
The seller is "thanomk" and is located in Brooklandville, Maryland. This item can be shipped worldwide.