Current Yen Exchange Rates
Japanese Money
The Yen
Japan's main unit of currency is the yen (or en) (symbol: ¥). The sen, a former monetary unit, was worth 1/100 of a yen. ("Yen" originally referred to a round coin, while "sen" referred to a copper coin. The plural of "yen" is "yen.")
Coin Denominations
The low denominations are represented by coins: ¥1, ¥5, ¥10, ¥50, ¥100, and ¥500. Coins increase in size and weight with value. The kanji "Nihon Koku" (aka "Nippon Koku") means Country of Japan.
Banknote Denominations
¥1000, ¥2000, ¥5000, ¥10,000
"Nippon Ginko" means Bank of Japan.
Bank of Japan Notes and Coins Currently Issued
Valid Bank of Japan Notes
Fun Facts and Trivia about Japanese Money
Japan's main unit of currency is the yen (or en) (symbol: ¥). The sen, a former monetary unit, was worth 1/100 of a yen. ("Yen" originally referred to a round coin, while "sen" referred to a copper coin. The plural of "yen" is "yen.")
Coin Denominations
The low denominations are represented by coins: ¥1, ¥5, ¥10, ¥50, ¥100, and ¥500. Coins increase in size and weight with value. The kanji "Nihon Koku" (aka "Nippon Koku") means Country of Japan.
Banknote Denominations
¥1000, ¥2000, ¥5000, ¥10,000
"Nippon Ginko" means Bank of Japan.
Bank of Japan Notes and Coins Currently Issued
Valid Bank of Japan Notes
Fun Facts and Trivia about Japanese Money
