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Emergency Notes
Issued During World War II

Notes bearing a "Hawaii" overprint were used during World War II(July of 1942) to insure identification should they have fallen into enemy hands. Types of these notes (with brown seals and serial numbers) included $1 Silver Certificates and $5, $10, and $20 Federal Reserve Notes. It was not until October 21, 1944 that all currency restrictions were revoked and normal monetary conditions returned to that area.

A second group of notes were issued for use by the troops in Europe and North Africa and carried a Yellow Seal (Not Blue).

Both notes could be devalued if American forces withdrew from the locations.  

Interesting Notes:
- The notes are dated 1934, but the US did not enter the war until 1942
- The Hawaii 5, 10 and 20 are from the San Francisco Mint and carry its  mark on the Seal

Head of Washington.  Beautiful note from a very rare and collectible series.

FR-2306
Sharp Looking Note

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