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Domain Notes (Hansatsu)

藩札(hansatsu)

Series
Edo-period domainal paper money
Denomination
Domain-specific denominations
Period
Edo period to early Meiji

Updated: 2026-09-02

Specifications (as confirmed)

ItemValueTypeSources
Redemption spread (catalog)88.9銭〜1厘/札Catalog value[1]

FACTDomain and prefectural notes were redeemed at rates set against reserves, with wide variation by domain (e.g., Matsushiro 1-ryō → 88.9 sen; Kagoshima 1-ryō → 32.2 sen; Fukuyama 2-fun silver → 1 rin) (catalog).[1]

Historical Context

Open Items

INTERPRETATIONSpecifications not stated here (weight, fineness, mintage, etc.) are not yet confirmed in the sources consulted. They will be added as they are confirmed.

Auction Records

No auction records confirmed for this exact type yet. Prices for the broader category are not shown as this type's prices. Confirmed records will be listed here.

References

  1. [1]貨幣博物館 常設展示図録(明治政府発行の貨幣と両替屋)(日本銀行金融研究所 貨幣博物館)https://www.imes.boj.or.jp/cm/collection/tenjizuroku/mod/book/pageindices/index78.htmlaccessed: 2026-09-02