Mariana Islands Banknotes Catalog

The history of banknotes in the Mariana Islands reflects the complex political and economic evolution of this Pacific archipelago. Over the years, the islands have undergone significant changes in their currency, passing through different administrations and monetary systems.

Old banknotes

During the Japanese occupation (1914-1944), the Mariana Islands used the Japanese yen as the official currency. Later, under the U.S. administration, the U.S. dollar was introduced. During this period, special military bills known as "invasion dollars" or "occupation currency" were issued and used temporarily in the islands after World War II.

Current banknotes

Today, the Northern Mariana Islands, as an unincorporated territory of the United States, use the U.S. dollar as their official currency. They do not issue their own bills, but use the same bills that circulate in the U.S. mainland. These include denominations of $1, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100, each with their own distinctive designs depicting historical figures and iconic U.S. landmarks.