Say goodbye to the familiar face of Fukuzawa Yukichi on the 10,000 yen note! On April 14th, the Bank of Japan unveiled the official designs for the new 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, and 1,000 yen banknotes, slated for circulation in the first half of 2024. Enhanced with larger numerals and cutting-edge anti-counterfeit technologies, these new notes are bringing a revolution in security and design. Read on to get acquainted with what these new notes look like.
1. A Side-by-Side Comparison of Japan’s New and Old Banknotes and Coins
10,000 Yen Note
5,000 Yen Note
1,000 Yen Note
500 Yen Coin
2. What Upgrades are Expected in the New Japanese Yen Notes as Compared to the Old Ones?
When compared to the older versions, the new yen notes boast intricate watermarking for fraud prevention and the world’s foremost 3D image rotation design where the portraits will change according to the viewing angle. Moreover, the numerals on the notes are enlarged, making them easier to recognize.
Stepping up in the anti-fraud measures, all notes will feature world-leading 3D facial designs, offering distinct three-dimensional portraits from every angle! The 10,000 yen and 5,000 yen notes will integrate linear laser anti-fraud designs, whereas the 1,000 yen note will incorporate patch-style laser anti-fraud elements. Expected to circulate in the market from the first half of 2024, there’s no need to worry if you still hold the previous yen notes, as they will remain valid for transactions!
As we anticipate the rollout of these modernized banknotes, remember that holding onto older notes won’t be a cause for concern – they will continue to be accepted!
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