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The Japanese Yen (JPY) is the official currency of Japan issued by the Bank of Japan, the central bank of Japan. 1 yen is divided decimally into 100 sen. The symbol of the Japanese Yen is ¥.

Symbol ¥
Nicknames Japanese yen
ISO 4217 code JPY
Country Name Japan
Country Code 81
Price in USD 151.44
Countries using this currency Japan

Overview of Currency

Description 

The Japanese currency was introduced in the year 1871, known as the Japanese Yen or JPY. The symbol of the yen is ¥, along with JP¥, which is used to differentiate the Japanese Yen from the Chinese Yuan renminbi, as it shares the same symbol. 

The currency of Japan is the third most traded currency in the world after the United States dollar (USD) and the euro (EUR). It is also ranked as the fourth most held reserve currency worldwide, after the United States dollar, euro, and British pound (GBP).

The central bank of Japan issues the Japanese currency banknotes in four denominations: ¥1,000, ¥2,000, ¥5,000, and ¥10,000. Yen coin denominations include: ¥1, ¥5, ¥10, ¥50, ¥100, and ¥500.

Economy 

  • Japan was the world’s fourth-largest importer and exporter in 2018. 
  • The Japan Exchange Group is noteworthy as the third-largest stock exchange globally by market capitalisation.
  • The currency of Japan is often regarded as a haven by investors, particularly during uncertain times.
  • Japan boasts a free-market economy, with the service sector contributing nearly 69% of the total gross domestic product (GDP). 
  • In 2020, Japan’s nominal GDP was estimated at just over US$5 trillion, making it the third-largest national economy in the world. 
  • The nation also ranks second in the world in terms of controlling the most foreign exchange reserves, valued at US$1.3 trillion.
  • The country is home to a robust industrial sector and is famous for some of the most technologically advanced producers of motor vehicles, electronics, machinery, steel, ships, nonferrous metals, textiles, processed foods, and chemicals. 
  • Agricultural activities account for 13% of the land, and Japan contributes approximately 15% of the global fish catch, positioning it second after China.
  • The Japanese economy faces challenges nowadays, notably an ageing and declining population, which peaked at 128 million in 2010 and fell to 125.9 million by 2020.

History

  • In 1973, the yen transitioned to a floating currency system.
  • In the 19th century, foreign currencies, including Spanish dollars, were in circulation along with the local currencies in Japan. 
  • The introduction of the Japan currency, the yen, was a part of the new currency act in 1871, introduced by the Meiji government, which aimed to stabilize the monetary situation by replacing the mon currency system of the Tokugawa era. 
  • Established in 1882, the Bank of Japan was created to manage the nation’s money supply. Also, by 1897, Japan had adopted the gold standard. 
  • Following World War II, a fixed Japan exchange rate of the Yen was set to improve the Japanese economy, as a result of the Yen losing its significant value, which was set up at 360 JPY per 1 USD. 

Trivia 

  • The term“Yen” means “round”.
  • The 1-yen coin weighs 1 gram (0.035 oz).
  • In 2019, it was announced that a few Japanese Yen banknotes were getting a new design, with an expected circulation starting around 2024. 
  • The 10,000-Yen banknote typically has a lifespan of 4 to 5 years, while the 5,000-Yen and 1,000-Yen banknotes last about only 1 to 2 years due to more frequent use. 
  • A new banknote with the denomination of ¥2,000 was introduced to celebrate the Okinawa Summit in 2000, but it remains rare in calculations as it is not often accepted in many vending machines across Japan. 

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The name of the currency of Japan is the Japanese Yen (Japanese: 円), or JPY, which was introduced in 1871.

The full form of the JPY currency is Japanese Yen, which is the official currency of Japan.

The oldest Japanese currency was the mon (文) from the Muromachi period in 1336 until the early Meiji period in 1870. It co-circulated with the new sen until 1891.

The Japan currency ranks as the fourth most held reserve currency globally after the United States dollar, Euro, and British Pound (GBP).

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