Japan Banknotes Catalog
The history of banknotes in Japan is fascinating and reflects the country's economic and cultural evolution. From its earliest banknotes to today's, Japanese banknotes have undergone significant changes that reflect the nation's rich history.
Current banknotes in circulation
The current Japanese banknotes belong to the series introduced in 2004. They include denominations of 1000, 2000, 5000 and 10000 yen. These banknotes feature portraits of important historical figures, such as Hideyo Noguchi on the 1000 yen bill and Fukuzawa Yukichi on the 10000 yen note. They stand out for their advanced security features, including watermarks, security threads and color-changing inks.
Old banknotes and milestones in Japanese banknote production
Japan' s first modern banknotes were issued in 1872, during the Meiji era. An important milestone was the introduction of the yen as the official currency in 1871. During World War II, Japan issued occupation bills in the conquered territories. In 1946, after the war, a new series of banknotes was introduced as part of economic reforms. The 1984 series marked a significant advance in design and security features, laying the foundation for today's banknotes.
| Country | Japan |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Yen (JPY) |
| 1€ | ¥163.11 |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital city | Tokyo |
| ISO2 | JP |
| ISO3 | JPN |
| Catalogued banknotes | 40 |
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Valuable and popular banknotes
The most valuable Japan banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:
