Not Monopoly Money
There is a lot to consider about this five pesos bill, which looks a bit like a fake monopoly bill. Why would the Japanese produce pesos is the first thing to ask. The second is why is the print in English. It’s safe to assume that the money is fake, right?
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But is it, though? Well, not completely. If you take this currency to the Philippines and try to purchase something, you would probably be apprehended as a thief. But the year was 1941, the case would be different. This was at a period when the Philippines was occupied by Japan, and they produced these bills. So, no, the currency is not fake; it is outdated, though.