When Japan invaded and occupied Malaysia from 1941-1945 they introduced a new currency (that suffered amazing inflation). Due to the motifs of banana trees, this currency was dubbed “Banana Money”
[photos taken at Baba And Nyonya Heritage Museum]
Some more interesting details about Melaka ...
A little article with the highlights of Melaka historical architecture...
https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/cultural-and-historical-significance-old-melaka