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Currency of Japan — Japanese Yen (JPY ¥)

🇯🇵 Official currency of Japan

Currency Name Japanese Yen
Currency Code JPY
Symbol ¥
Subunit 100 Sen = 1 Yen
Central Bank Bank of Japan

Banknotes

¥1,000¥5,000¥10,000

Coins

¥1¥5¥10¥50¥100¥500

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the currency of Japan?

The official currency of Japan is the Japanese Yen (JPY), symbolized by ¥. It is managed by the Bank of Japan.

What are the denominations of the Japanese Yen?

Japanese Yen banknotes come in denominations of ¥1,000, ¥5,000, ¥10,000. Coins are available as ¥1, ¥5, ¥10, ¥50, ¥100, ¥500.

What is the subunit of the Japanese Yen?

The Japanese Yen is divided into 100 sens. So 1 Yen = 100 sens.