labmom Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 I'm not a US note collector so I don't know what to tell my brother. He purchased a 1935E series Hawaii note and wants to know some info about it. For instance, what is the history behind the notes? What is the value of the notes? Anything I can pass on to him would be appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 The whole purpose of having notes with Hawaii overprinted on them was to prevent them from being used by the Japanese in the event that they intended to invade the Hawaiian Islands. Most people believe that Hawaii was only attacked on December 7th 1941, but actually the Japanese launched another attack against a radar station in Hawaii in March 1942 which led the US Govt to believe that the Japanese probably intended to subsequently invade the islands. Beginning in 1942 the use of banknotes without Hawaii printed on them was prohibited, and only the overprinted notes were authorised for usage in the islands. Similarly $1-$10 bills were printed with yellow treasury seals that were only used by American forces in North Africa, so that if the money was captured by either the Germans or Italians it could be rapidly demonetized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
see323 Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Here is the excellent detailed flash show on Pearl Harbour Attack by the Japanese bombers. http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/pearlharbor/ Save the Hawaii Overprint !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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