Jeff Smith, President and CEO Treasuredstocks.com

Jeff Smith, President and CEO Treasuredstocks.com
Jeff Smith

Friday, December 2, 2016

Japanese Hansatsu "Bookmark" Currency

Those Amazing Bookmark Notes ...
 
 
1800s Japan Hansatsu, Local Issue "Bookmark" Money, PCGS 40 PPQ Extremely Fine

​Shoguns were military leaders who dominated Japanese society from the 16th century until 1868. During this time, a coin shortage prompted local clans, merchants, and banks to issue paper currency, in a variety of colors and sizes. 

These colorful notes were called Hansatsu or bookmark notes. These long and narrow notes are considered one of the most distinctive Japanese currency ever produced. 

Printed with woodblock’s on high quality paper; Hansatsu was crafted by artisans, who signed an oath of secrecy in blood. Each traditional note reflects a lost art form and shows flora, fauna or mythical figures in true Japanese style. Many also show vermilion validation. 


To see all graded notes  on our site, click this link:

http://www.treasuredstocks.com

Yours for a Safe and Happy Sunday,  



Jeff Smith, President

Email us at jeff@treasuredstocks.com
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