The Philippine Emergency Notes owned by the Diva family were issued between 1940 and 1944 during World War II as a local response to currency shortages caused by the Japanese occupation. These notes, printed in Iloilo, Bacolod, and Negros, came in various denominations and were used by guerrilla groups and local governments to keep trade going and resist the use of Japanese-issued money. Although printed with limited resources, they are now rare collectors’ items, appreciated for both their historical and visual value. The notes show signs of wear, such as yellowing, fading, tears, and foxing, and are currently stored carefully by Gloria Diva to preserve their fragile condition.
Photo Credit/s:
Paul Joseph B. Beloria, 2024
Mappers:
Prince Evan Dinero, Paul Joseph Beloria
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