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PHILIPPINES 1 Centavos Culion Leper Colony 8 Notes Remainder Full Sheet S241r1 ULTRA RARE
PMG Cert: 1960745-001
Note Description: Philippines, Culion Leper Colony, 1 Centavo 1942
Note #: PHIS241r1
Serial #:
Region: PHI
Grade: AU 58
Signatures/Vignettes:
Remainder, - Sheet of 8
the island of Culion in the Philippines. The Culion Leper Colony was founded in 1902. Initially, special coins were issued, authorized by the Philippine government in 1913. Then, in 1942, the Japanese invasion cut off Culion from Manila, where the coins were minted, and created a lack of currency. In order to buy supplies and pay salaries, an emergency issue of paper money was approved by the president-in-exile, Manuel Quezon. The notes were further backed by the United States Army administration. The Culion paper money was issued in seven denominations: 1, 5, 20 and 50 Centavos, as well as 1, 5 and 20 Pesos
The issuances of cash were helpful for a time, but eventually the Japanese cut the island off from supplies completely. The situation became dire and led many on the island to die from starvation and lack of medical treatment. Finally, in 1945, the US Army Air Corps was able to airdrop food and medicine, alleviating the problems faced in Culion. Following World War II, the population of Culion steadily declined. Thanks to the rise of regional clinics and advancements in treatment of leprosy, by the 1970s Culion had only 739 inhabitants, down from its peak of almost 7,000. Today, Culion is a popular tourist destination and its Culion Leprosy Archives have been nominated to become an internationally recognized heritage site.
Have any concerns Just a message away. I did copy images from PMG website for reference as well as photo of exactly the same remainder for your personal reference.
Note Description: Philippines, Culion Leper Colony, 1 Centavo 1942
Note #: PHIS241r1
Serial #:
Region: PHI
Grade: AU 58
Signatures/Vignettes:
Remainder, - Sheet of 8
the island of Culion in the Philippines. The Culion Leper Colony was founded in 1902. Initially, special coins were issued, authorized by the Philippine government in 1913. Then, in 1942, the Japanese invasion cut off Culion from Manila, where the coins were minted, and created a lack of currency. In order to buy supplies and pay salaries, an emergency issue of paper money was approved by the president-in-exile, Manuel Quezon. The notes were further backed by the United States Army administration. The Culion paper money was issued in seven denominations: 1, 5, 20 and 50 Centavos, as well as 1, 5 and 20 Pesos
The issuances of cash were helpful for a time, but eventually the Japanese cut the island off from supplies completely. The situation became dire and led many on the island to die from starvation and lack of medical treatment. Finally, in 1945, the US Army Air Corps was able to airdrop food and medicine, alleviating the problems faced in Culion. Following World War II, the population of Culion steadily declined. Thanks to the rise of regional clinics and advancements in treatment of leprosy, by the 1970s Culion had only 739 inhabitants, down from its peak of almost 7,000. Today, Culion is a popular tourist destination and its Culion Leprosy Archives have been nominated to become an internationally recognized heritage site.
Have any concerns Just a message away. I did copy images from PMG website for reference as well as photo of exactly the same remainder for your personal reference.
PH, Metro Manila
