1 Rupee Banknotes of Burma, 1945 and 1947. These are British India 1 Rupee banknotes over-stamped by the Military Administration of Burma (1945) and the Burma Currency Board (1947). These notes were issued immediately after Britain had recaptured Burma from the Japanese during the World War II. The Japanese had issued their own banknotes during their occupation (also called banana money) , which became worthless after their retreat.