Key features

• •Historic Japanese feudal banknote (1764) – 5 Monme Hansatsu issued in Hiroshima during the Edo period under the Tokugawa shogunate. A remarkable representation of Japan's decentralized monetary system used by regional domains in the eighteenth century.
• •Symbol of Japan's feudal economy – Hansatsu notes were issued by local domains (han) to support commerce and address shortages of metallic currency, reflecting the economic autonomy of regional authorities during the Edo period.
• •Silver-based denomination system – The value expressed in Monme referred to a traditional unit of silver weight, demonstrating the close relationship between paper currency and precious metal standards in pre-modern Japan.
• •Unique historical collectible – A fascinating example of early Japanese paper money that illustrates the complexity and diversity of Japan's monetary practices before the creation of a centralized modern banking system.
• •Perfect for collectors and history enthusiasts – Ideal for numismatics collectors, Japanese history lovers, and anyone interested in Edo period artifacts or the evolution of early monetary systems.