Extra Credit: On So-Called ‘Mickey Mouse’ Money
Feb 24, 2024•4 min•Season 5Ep. 18
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Episode description
During World War II, the Japanese-backed currency became a laughingstock in Manila! In this week's episode of Extra Credit, we take a look at wartime currency. (Listen to S5E9 before listening to this one!)
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