The denominations issued range from as little as five cents all the way up to twenty dollars. MILITARY CURRENCY The name for this country was not officially changed from 'Malaya' to 'Malaysia' until 16 September 1963. By using the PMG Guides, the user agrees that neither PMG nor any of its affiliates, shareholders, officers, employees or agents shall have any liability for any loss or damage of any kind, including without limitation any loss arising from reliance on the information contained in the Guides. The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. And 2 more volumes. This money is sometimes wrongly identified as being printed in preparation for an invasion of Australia; no such invasion was ever planned and this denomination was not used in Australia. Ornament and oak twigs. Back Color: Green. The Japanese military authority issued this currency to replace local currency after Japan invaded countries and colonies in World War II. Issued pursuant to military proclamation. From 1943 onward the Japanese issued paper scrip currency of 1, 5 and 10 Rupee with a 100 Rupee note in 1944. For information on these revalidation/revalue stickers click here. Ornament and oak twigs. of PMG graded notes on this webpage. Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, United States. ISSUED PURSUANT TO Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. [citation needed]. The name MALAYSIA was used on a pattern coin of 1942. 1943 brought "replacement notes" of the 1, 5 and 10 Pesos. The Japanese characters in the oblong box at the bottom of each note read "Government of Great Imperial Japan" and the contents of the seal at the lower right of the note comprise the Japanese symbol for the Minister of Finance. Taiwan maintained its own banking system and bank notes after it came under Japanese sovereignty in 1895. The 1942 series of notes, including the 50c and 1, 5, 10, and the 1944/45 100-dollar all contained the text [The Japanese Government] "Promises To Pay The Bearer on Demand". 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They were also legal tender in Korea from September, 1945 until June, 1946. Rather than the traditional cremation (incineration) old paper currency usually faces, it is reported to have been provided a Mafia type burial at sea. [citation needed] In its place, the Japanese issued several series of fiat currency. Black on light blue underprint and blue text, large A in underprint. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%. These designs were not based on existing Japanese yen notes, but featured original designs such as Onagadori cocks and dragons. JAPAN Allied Military Currency WWII 1945 10 Yen Pick # 71 PMG 64 EPQ $139.00 Free shipping SPONSORED Japan - Allied Military WWII Currency 1 Yen 1945- PMG UNC EPQ - WWII Artifact $125.00 or Best Offer SPONSORED Japan - Allied Military WWII Currency 10 Sen 1945 - PMG GEM UNC $125.00 SPONSORED Ryukyu Stamps The Military Government is issuing currency notes for your [the Japanese] use in Burma. To date, no person issued Japanese invasion money in place of their own money has been awarded compensation. Initially printed in the U.S.A., subsequently printed in Japan. Click on the Header Icon I suspect that those notes leaked outside of the US forces system, particularly in the off base businesses servicemen tended to frequent. The same is true for Korea post 1910. As such, PMG disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information contained in the PMG Guides. 10 10 MILITARY PROCLAMATION, Translation: Blocks A-A, B-B, C-C, D-D and E-E, printed by Japan Ministry of Finance (1951-1955). Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this banknote. Plates for this note were completed in Manila shortly before U.S. troops entered the city on 3 February 1945, and the Japanese printed the 1,000 Pesos note while they were retreating from Manila to Baguio. In February 1942 in Japan, laws were passed establishing the . Large amounts of Japanese invasion money were collected by individuals following the war. 1942 "Paper Money" Issue 50 Sen New World Price Guide Search Specifications Year/Issue: 1942-1944 Denomination: 50 Sen Design Face Color: Black on green and brown underprint. Keep up with information updates and partner information. Several types of currencies were put into circulation there during the occupation. Japanese Military Currency Series 100 1, 5, 10 & 20 Yen. While most notes were printed by Strecher-Traung, some notes of 1, 5, and all the 1,000 yen were printed in Japan by the Ministry of Finance's Printing Bureau and the 1 yen block B-B notes were printed by the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing. What makes these notes unique are that they are written entirely in Dutch. Block D-D, 1 yen, printed by Japan Ministry of Finance. Its purpose was to pressure the Philippine and U.S. governments to redeem or pay a fraction of the value of the Japanese military issues of currency for the Philippines. "B" yen notes were initially issued in 10s, 50s, 1y, 5y, 10y, 20y and 100y denominations. The "A" underprinted notes were in use in Japan and the Ryukyu Islands for a little over two months (July 19, 1946 to September 30, 1946) but only as a form of military payment certificate and not by the civilian population. Detailed information about the coin 10 Yen (US Military Currency, A-Note), Japan, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data . The 10 sen note () was a denomination of Japanese yen issued in four different series from 1872 to 1947 for use in commerce. The other three series of ten sen notes issued are in some way tied to the . to display headers above the selected row. ISSUED PURSUANT TO Spend as much as you like for food and other things, but don't tell the (Kachin) people the secret of the money. The authentic 100 Peso notes have the following features: The Japanese yen is the currency issued by the Japanese government. However, although there was about as much as 1.9billion yen, the Japanese military administrations intentionally destroyed 700million worth of it. MILITARY CURRENCY SERIES 1 100 A A 18354603 A A ONE YEN SERIES 100 1 Translation: 1 Yen 1 Military currency Reverse Brown. The other notes printed in Japan (1 yen C-C & D-D and 5 yen B-B) were printed on cream color paper. The Japanese Government Five 5 Pesos Note Rare Good Shape. The 1,000 yen note did not exist when these booklets were prepared. Issued pursuant to military proclamation. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members. The discussion in the preceding paragraph is based upon the information in that chart. The 1000y and 200y shoshi are quite scarce and almost never actually found affixed to a note. It was supposed to finance the military industries, hydroelectric power, petroleum, and other such things. While there were 20,000,000 more "A" series notes delivered than "B" series (1945) notes (331+ million vrs 311+ million), the "A" series notes are scarcer than the "B" series. Separate notes were probably removed from a booklet and generally have faint evidence of that on the reverse. In 1944, inflation lead to the issuing of a 100-dollar note. Secrets of the Rare Coin & Bullion Business. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. that had been circulating there prior to the occupation. In December 1942, the outstanding balance of Southern Development Bank notes stood at more than 470million. Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this banknote. Japan Allied Military Currency Values & Prices By Issue | The Greysheet Banknote Book & CPG PRICE GUIDE World Currency / Japan / Allied Military Currency Date Index Japanese Government Japanese National Bank Bank of Japan Allied Military Currency Sort by Coin Date Price (low-high) Price (high-low) 1946 Japan 10 Yen (p - 87) Japanese Nippon 10 Yen Banknote. Main Page/Country Index The revalidated notes are found in the 10y, 100y, 200y and 1000y denominations. Chinese, Hiragana, Latin, Lettering: [citation needed]In its place, the Japanese issued several series of fiat currency. George C. Baxley 5, Translation: This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. 5 Yen US Military Currency - B-Note gyoschak ( CC BY-NC-SA) Features Obverse Black on light blue underprint and blue text, large B in underprint. Generally, thick red lines were overprinted to cancel the name "Bank of Japan" () and any text promising to pay the bearer in gold or silver. Japan also used the Treaty of San Francisco, of which the United Kingdom was a signatory state, as one of the reasons to deny compensation. This was done under the authority of the Japanese government, which passed laws establishing the . (P-67b replacement notes have just a B prefix but no suffix). This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. Extremely Fine (XF or EF) - Clean and bright but with light handling, no more than 3 light folds or one strong crease. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%. The first issue in 1942 consisted of denominations of 1, 5, 10 and 50 centavos and 1, 5, and 10 Pesos. 10 These islands were captured in order to defend the islands within the Co-Prosperity Sphere. A Yen (Japan & Korea) General Information. SERIES 1001 When WWII ended, most of these notes were destroyed, but there were still a few left. Value: 10 Yen (10 JPY) Currency: Yen (1871-date) Composition: Paper: Size: 112 66 mm: Shape: . The "A" and "B" yen notes are catalogued/discussed in the below references. Court battles against Japan have raged until recently with cases going to Japan's highest courts. They were also legal tender in Korea from September, 1945 until June, 1946. The Japanese held Burma until the second Allied campaign of 1944; although an official surrender did not take place until August 1945. 10 Prices provided are averages, not specific prices for individual notes. Later series were less crude. Issued pursuant to military proclamation. Death and Burial of a Currency. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. 100A A-Notes were never legal tender for Japanese citizens and circulated only a few weeks in Japan in 1946. Notes were actually cut, numbered and wrapped by the California State Printing Office, Sacramento. The first five yen notes adopted and released by the Japanese government are part of a series known as Meiji Tsh (). PMG XF 40 Extremely Fine $195.00 $7.50 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED Those in the "Meiji Tsh" series are the first modern banknotes issued after Japanese officials studied western culture. 50 sen The allies obtained a large amount of wartime currency which was later sent to museums or used as souvenirs. Background Historically, soldiers serving overseas had been paid in local currency rather than in their "home" currency. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. On 10 December 1941 Japanese troops landed on Luzon. These prices are not intended, and should not be relied upon, to replace the due diligence and when appropriate expert consultation that note buyers and sellers should undertake when entering into a note transaction. [citation needed][4], Japanese Invasion Money - Philippines 500 Pesos, Japanese Philippines One Centavo WWII Occupation Note, Japanese Philippines Five Centavos WWII Occupation Note, Japanese Philippines Ten Centavos WWII Occupation Note, Japanese Philippines 50 Centavos WWII Occupation Note, Japanese Philippines Ten Pesos WWII Occupation Note. The Japanese Peso is considered invasion money and was officially known as Southern Development Banknotes. However, the latter name had been in common use since the 19th century, and the Osaka Finance Ministry in Japan has verified that this pattern coin had been minted at the Osaka Mint, and that the name MALAYSIA was the Japanese name for that region, at that time.[7]. This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. After exchanging for Hong Kong dollars, the Japanese military purchased supplies and strategic goods in the neighbouring neutral Portuguese colony of Macao.[1]. BSERIES 100 Self-published, Tokyo, Japan. Good (G) - Well worn/used, overall unattractive appearance. This revalidation was required in Japan and in the Ryukyu Islands. SERIES 1001 As a result, this series became the longest used Allied Military Currency of World War II. For all of these reasons, the prices in these guides are designed to serve merely as one of many measures and factors that note buyers and sellers can use in determining note values. Black on light blue underprint and green text, large A in underprint. Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection. A 39988845 A The replacement note format for all 1,000 yen notes is currently undetermined. (see below). (B Yen Specimens - A Yen Specimens). Notes with an H-preffix are replacement notes, See the details of the banknotes available for swap. Terms/Ordering Info. Block H-A replacement notes for defective block A-A notes. Meiji Tsh notes are the first modern banknotes issued after Japanese officials studied western culture.There circulated alongside ten sen coins until their withdrawal in 1887. In order to keep the nominal value of that military currency, the Japanese government made it possible for the owners to exchange the currency with silver at every branch of Yokohama Specie Bank, Ltd. located at the front, assigned depositories in Japan, detached offices of Korean depository, Yasen (open battle) Post Office, Japanese common post Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection. It is most widely used for international transactions and reserve money around the world. In 1942 the Japanese issued paper scrip currency of 1, 5, 10 and 50 cents and 1, 5 and 10 dollars. After the Hong Kong Government surrendered to the Japanese Imperial Army on 25 December 1941, the Japanese authorities decreed the military yen to be the legal tender of Hong Kong the following day. Initially printed in the U.S.A., subsequently printed in Japan. Money that was issued included the Philippines, Burma (now Myanmar), Malaya, North Borneo and Sarawak (now Malaysia), Singapore, Brunei, the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and some areas of Oceania (New Guinea and the Solomon and Gilbert islands). A member of this site wants to exchange it: vasyli, Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html). B yen were used in Okinawa until 1958. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms. It represents the struggles of people during the war as a historical piece. SERIES 50 SEN In March 1945, it was more than 13billion.[3]. Specimen replacement notes (blocks H-A with "Specimen" perforation at bottom center) in booklets. Block C-C, 1 yen, printed by Japan Ministry of Finance. An additional series, with denominations of 12, 1, 5, 10 and 100 Roepiah, was also issued in 1944 with the transliterated Japanese legend "Dai Nippon Teikoku Seiku" (Imperial Japanese Government). Notes in all denominations from 10 sen to 100 yen were prepared in 1945 and ready for use immediately on the invasion of Okinawa, April 1, 1945. [8] however, it was enough of a scare at the time to raise concerns. Discounts It is easy to get these notes but very hard to buy food or other things. A 11893001 A When that supply was exhausted the counterfeiting operation was transferred to Australia. The military yen became the official currency in some occupied areas, e.g. The territories controlled or occupied by Japan had many different currencies. In addition to these currencies, the Japanese military issued their own bank notes, denominated in yen - this is the Japanese military yen. Wong Hon Sum, The Japanese Occupation of Malaya (Singapore) and its Currency (Singapore, 1996. Black on light blue underprint and blue text, large B in underprint. The Japanese entered Malaya overland from the north and the fortified base of Singapore fell on 15 February 1942 and was held with the rest of Malaya by the Japanese until August 1945. FIVE YEN As Japan became more desperate in the war effort in 1944, the Japanese military authorities in Hong Kong circulated more military yen, resulting in hyperinflation. 5 Peso bills - PD discovered correspondence from the Netherlands Indies Commission to the Governor, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, on 5 October 1942 shows a request of nearly 70,000 pieces of counterfeit scrip in varying denominations. On 13 August 1993, an organization in Hong Kong seeking a refund for military yen took legal action against Japan, suing the Japanese government for the money that was lost when the military yen was declared void. The Wartime Finance Bank primarily loaned money to military industries, but also to a wide range of other ventures, including hydroelectric generators, electric power companies, shipbuilding and petroleum. Allied Military Currency - 1 Lira 0,55 High Quality Paperwork Allied Military Currency - 1 Lira Reproduction of a 1 Lira Banknote (Invasion money). Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this banknote. Value: 50 Sen (0.50 JPY) Currency: Yen (1871-date) Composition: Paper: Size: 78 66 mm: Shape: . Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%. Already engaged in war with China, in 1940 the Japanese expanded the scope of their military operations in Asia and entered the Second World War in late 1941 with the attack on Pearl Harbor. MILITARY CURRENCY Black on light blue underprint and green text, large A in underprint. [2], The Japanese occupation also outlawed any use of Hong Kong dollar and set a deadline for exchanging dollars into yen. MILITARY PROCLAMATION This period was brief (2+ months) and then the "A" yen notes were withdrawn and "B" yen reissued. These currency notes were brought home by the military men after the world war. Item DE-93x5 5 of the above NAZI SILVER 2 REICHSMARK HINDENBURG/SWASTIKA 1936-39 KM93 VF $59.00 Item DE-83 NAZI GERMANY SILVER 5 REICHSMARK MILITARY CHURCH 1934-35 KM83 VF $25.00 Item DE-83x3 3 of the NAZI GERMANY SILVER 5 REICHSMARK MILITARY CHURCH 1934-35 KM83 VF $69.00 [citation needed]. Click on "Shop" to search for the Note on eBay. [1], In February 1942 in Japan, laws were passed establishing the Wartime Finance Bank and the Southern Development Bank. Period: Japanese occupation 1942-1945 Type: standard Banknote Year: 1944 Value: 100 pesos Currency: peso (1857-1967) Composition: paper Size: 160*68mm Shape: Rectangular Demonetized: yes Number: N 203954 References: P 112, JNDA 13-87 Japanese Yen and US Dollar The Japanese yen is the currency issued by the Japanese government. From the invasion on April 1, 1945 until April 14, 1946 existing Japanese notes and coins and the US issued "B" yen notes were used by the civilian population. In Hong Kong, the military yen was forced upon the local population as the sole official currency of the territory. All of the 1000 yen notes were printed in Japan. No member from this site currently wants to exchange it. 10, Translation: Notes with B underprint were legal tender for Japanese citizens from September 1945 until July 1948. The value of the 100 yen note was approximately 80c so it easy to understand that the need for a larger denomination note soon developed. The "B" notes yen were used almost continually in the Ryukyu Islands from April 1, 1945 until September 30, 1958. Some were destroyed or confiscated. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members. However, the Money Museum of the Bank Negara Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur has on display a pattern coin showing that occupation coinage was considered. This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. On 6 September 1945, the Japanese Ministry of Finance announced that all military yen became void, reducing the military yen to useless pieces of paper. [1] Block B-B, 1 yen, printed by the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Manchukuo), each issuing their own currency. Issued pursuant to military proclamation, Initially printed in the U.S.A., subsequently printed in Japan. Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection. If you are a history enthusiast, you must know about the events of WWII. PO Box 807 The U.S. prepared a propaganda parody of the 5 rupee banknote issued for use in Burma from 1942 to 1944. They were printed on light brown color paper, which is smooth on the front and slightly rough on the back, using the Intaglio printing process. The American forgeries are known to have the following block letter codes: 50 Centavo bills - PA, PB, PE, PF, PG, PH and PI In addition, while not authorized for use by the civilian population, Military Payment Certificates and even "A" yen was circulating in the US forces community. Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device. The back bears two propaganda messages in the Kachin, a Burmese warrior tribe, language. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%. FIFTY SEN Copyright 2023 CDN Publishing, LLC. Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this banknote. SERIES B These notes were the first Japanese currency ever to be printed using western printing at Dondorf and Naumann, which was located in Frankfurt. Japan Area (Zone)"B" supplemental U.S. Allied Military Currency (AMC) was issued from September 6, 1945 through July 15, 1948 in Japan and was also used in the Ryukus Islands (Okinawa) from April 1, 1945 until September 30, 1958. In March of 1946 all Japanese notes of 5 yen or more in denomination were declared invalid effective April 28, 1946. The locals used these notes as currency when Japan ruled this land. They were used in Korea from September 7, 1945 through July 10, 1946 as general currency (apparently more of an official recognized status than actual use) and from July 19 to September 30, 1946 as a form of military payment certificate. When the military yen was first introduced on 26 December 1941, the exchange rate between the Hong Kong dollar and the military yen was 2 to 1. Block D-D, 1 yen replacement note - format currently undetermined. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members. Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. They were printed in fifteen series and used in 22 different countries during that 27 year period. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%. Block C-C, 1 yen replacement note - format currently undetermined. Notes with an H-preffix are replacement notes. holders", Bank of Japan "World War II Military Currency", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Japanese_military_currency_(19371945)&oldid=1120608917, 1 sen, 5 sen, 10 sen, 50 sen, 1, 5, 10, 100, This page was last edited on 7 November 2022, at 22:23. Currency issued by the Japanese Military Authority, Malaya, Singapore, North Borneo, Sarawak and Brunei, Arlie Slabaugh, Japanese Invasion Money by Hewitts Numismatic Information Series (Chicago Press, 1967). ONE YEN Some of these B yen booklets initially were classified "Top Secret" with that handstamped on the outside front and back covers. They issued new currency notes for the locals, Japanese government pesos, and the locals called them Mickey Mouse pesos. Most banknotes from Japan will be worth at least $50. , Translation: These latter are referred to as Japanese invasion money. Lot of 6 $10.00 0 bids $4.50 shipping 9d 20h WW2 1940s OCCUPIED JAPAN Allied Military Currency One lot Pesos $35.00 $5.00 shipping or Best Offer 3 WW2? FIVE YEN MILITARY PROCLAMATION, Translation: Hong Kong. A 09018463 A I have seen these notes separately and in booklet form. Japanese military currency (Chinese and Japanese: , also in short) was money issued to the soldiers of the Imperial Japanese Armed Forces as a salary. SEN ISSUED PURSUANT TO Lettering: Troops on the invasion ships were allowed to draw small amounts of the "B" yen and actually carried it ashore when they landed. Beginning with the capture of the Philippines, the Japanese military confiscated all hard currency, both on a federal and individual level, replacing it with locally printed notes bearing a proclamation of military issue. Replacement notes (block H-A) substituted into packs of notes did not have the same numbers as the block "A-A" notes they replaced. Modern issues 1961-present (25 th edition). The "B" yen currency was in use in Okinawa until 1958 giving it the distinction of being the longest in use US military currency of the World War II era. Lettering: Military currency, Lettering: Japanese invasion money, officially known as Southern Development Bank Notes (Japanese: Dai T-A Sens gunpy, "Greater East Asia War military scrip"), was currency issued by the Japanese Military Authority, as a replacement for local currency after the conquest of colonies and other states in World War II. Value depends on a few factors: Condition Supply/Demand Rarity/Scarcity Serial numbers Condition This is an area most can understand quickly. In South East Asia, the Japanese military arranged for bank notes to be issued, denominated in the various currencies (rupees, pesos, dollars, etc.) Later issues did initially feature serial numbers. B in underprint. , Translation: [citation needed]. Face Color:Black on green and brown underprint. Severe punishment will be applied to anyone who counterfeits notes or knowingly uses such notes.". Recently[when?] Lettering: Further, because these prices are only updated from time to time, they do not reflect short term pricing trends, which are quite common and are often quite dramatic, given the volatile nature of the collectible note marketplace. MILITARY CURRENCY They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Members from this site want to exchange it: vasyli, npsparkranger, SK77, GianOlaiz, erniemix, See the details of the banknotes available for swap, Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html). The "A" yen notes were issued in 10s, 50s, 1y, 5y, 10y, 20y and 100y denominations. For example, there are over 200 notes in the British Museum collection. These "revalidated" notes are listed in the Standard Catalogue of World Paper Money (Pick catalogue) as the Japan "1946 Provisional Issue" and assigned catalogue numbers of 79 (10y), 80 (100y), 81 (200y) and 82 (1000y). Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this banknote. Early issues did not have serial numbers, and were issued without regard for inflation. MILITARY PROCLAMATION, Translation: These were the Japanese government pesos. The Japanese began their attack on British Malaya the same day as Pearl Harbor. Scripts: Chinese, Hiragana, Latin Lettering: MILITARY CURRENCY SERIES 1 100 B A 09018463 A B ONE YEN SERIES 100 1 Translation: 1 yen 1 Military currency Reverse Brown. Return to: After the fall of Singapore in February 1942, the Japanese attacked the Netherland Indies which were effectively overtaken by 9 March 1942 and held until surrender in August 1945. Very Good (VG) - Extensive signs of circulation, heavy soiling, creases, strong folds, may have hole in center from folding. A With metals being a needed war-material the Japanese did not issue coinage during their occupations. After the capture, the laws were made by the Japanese government about the war finances. Called Mickey Mouse Money" by local Filipinos,[4] it was valueless after the overthrow of the Japanese, and tons of it were burned.

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