This collection includes two temple-issued notes from the Keio Era (1866), reflecting the unique currency system of the time. The first note is from Yamashiro Province, specifically issued by the Omuro Gosho (Ninna-ji Temple), which was a temple-based currency used for internal transactions. The note is denominated in 2 momme of silver and served as a temple-issued promissory note. The Omuro Gosho (located in present-day Kyoto) was historically linked to the Ninna-ji Temple, one of Japan's most important temples, serving as the headquarters of the Omuro Sect of Shingon Buddhism.
The second note is from Yamato Province, issued by the Mangoku-ji Temple (located in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture). This note, denominated in 1 momme of silver, functioned as a temple-issued promissory note for rice loans within the temple estate. Mangoku-ji Temple, also known for its association with Abe-yama, was respected by local people and was a significant religious and economic institution during the Edo period.
Both notes are in average to good condition, with signs of age but still retaining historical significance for collectors of Edo and Meiji-era currency.
