Every country has its own currency. You will be surprised to know that there was a time when Japan had printed Indian Rupees notes. Japan had extensively printed the Indian currency notes. After gaining control over Burma, these notes were in circulation. Japan printed these notes to establish their dominance over Burma. The Japanese government had also printed Indian Rupee notes for the Andaman Islands. Behind this, there is an interesting story as well.

Every country has its own currency. You will be surprised to know that there was a time when Japan had printed Indian Rupee notes. Japan had extensively printed the Indian currency notes. After gaining control over Burma, these notes were in circulation. Japan printed these notes to establish their dominance over Burma. The Japanese government had also printed Indian Rupee notes for the Andaman Islands. Behind this, there is an interesting story as well. Let me tell you why Japan had to take this step.

The surrender of Japan marked the end of the plan

In 1945, the US conducted a nuclear bomb attack on Japan, leading to Japan’s surrender. This marked the conclusion of World War II. Following the end of the war and Japan’s surrender, the currency issued by them in Burma lost its value, and it ceased to have any worth.

The focus was on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

After Burma, the Japanese naval focus shifted to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. On March 22, 1942, Japan took control of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as well. They printed currency notes for this region too. The Indian Rupee was already in circulation here, so the currency was named Rupee as well.

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What did the note look like?

Underneath each note, it used to be written ‘Government of Great Imperial Japan’. There was also an emblem printed by the Ministry of Finance of Japan. These notes showcased glimpses of Buddhist culture, featuring images of temples or Buddhist monasteries.

The Indian Rupees were printed extensively

Japan’s central bank extensively printed Rupee notes. Japan printed notes of 1, 5, 10, and 100 Rupees denominations. These notes bore the inscription of the Japanese government. A 100 Rupees note was also printed in 1944. However, Japan surrendered in 1945. These currency notes used to have a ‘B’ written on them.

Why did Japan print Rupees?

During the Second World War, the Japanese military was expanding its influence in territories under British rule. The Japanese army had taken control of Burma. After capturing Burma, Japan aimed to establish its dominance in the region. This is why they decided to launch their own currency.