I heard about Japanese banana money and I'm wondering if it has any value. Are these banana-shaped coins or notes actually worth anything, or are they just a novelty item?
            
            
            
            
            
            
           
          
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    EthereumEliteGuard
    Mon Jan 06 2025
   
  
    Following Japan's surrender, the local currency lost all value.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    MysticChaser
    Sun Jan 05 2025
   
  
    These currencies were in circulation before the Japanese invasion and retained their value.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    CharmedFantasy
    Sun Jan 05 2025
   
  
    Despite this, the Japanese government has never offered to exchange these obsolete notes.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    GangnamGlamourQueen
    Sun Jan 05 2025
   
  
    By possessing these foreign currencies, some locals were able to avoid the pitfalls of poverty.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Raffaele
    Sun Jan 05 2025
   
  
    Many Japanese citizens were left financially ruined due to this situation.