
"Many survivors of the war tell stories of going to the market laden with suitcases or "
bayong" (native bags made of woven coconut or buri leaf strips) overflowing with the Japanese-issued bills. 75
Mickey Mouse pesos, or about 35 U.S. dollars at that time, could buy one duck egg
. In 1944 , a box of matches cost more than 100
Mickey Mouse pesos."
Jess Limcangco