..interesting, as most Currency notes printed by countries are using portraits of past or current Sovereigns or Heads of State or Government Officials etc. Japan Currency notes using just past prominent citizens instead.
There is a Japanese law that prohibits using political figures or rulers. So only citizens with outstanding contributions to the nation like in terms of economy, education, medicine, science, research, etc.
@@kageyamareijikun It is excellent ... it supports and demonstrates the maturity of the current state of Japan political system and the liberal thinking mind-set / outlook of majority of Japanese, it is something to be emulated.
No fear, old genuine printed Yen Currency Notes from the Bank of Japan are still legal tender and can continue to be accepted in Japan as legal tender in shops etc. Same as old USDollar notes, which may be better sold as numismatic items fetching higher than its issued face value in USD.
@@natalian.1320 keep them, the Yen will strengthen again next year ... exchanging them to local currency would lose quite a bit in exchange rate. Unless, very sure no longer be interested to travel again to Japan in the coming next 3-5 years. In anycase, previous Yen notes issued by the Bank of Japan are still legal tender and will continue to remain so ...
@@natalian.1320 maybe ... but with the weak yen right now, there will be exchange loss. Anyway, Japan is just 4 hours away by plane, can make another trip there.
No fear, old genuine printed Yen Currency Notes from the Bank of Japan are still legal tender and can continue to be accepted in Japan as legal tender in shops etc. Same as old USDollar notes, which may be better sold as numismatic items fetching higher than its issued face value in USD.
Those old bills are kept valid by law. (The exception was a period during WW2 when they were no longer usable). Therefore, banknotes from 150 years ago can be used as is as face value.
Not that high tech. 😂 They are not polymer. I have lived in Japan for 37 years. They have always been weak security wise. The drink vending machines are not so important because people use coins 99 percent of the time. When Tokyo has a major earthquake in the future it will definitely be better to have cash. 😀
Cash is an absolute necessity for Japan. Without that little ol' lady counting her wad of millions of yen in ichi-man-en notes, how would anybody know they were on the subway, rather than in a noisy dream?
Singapore Portrait Series banknotes has been in circulation since 1999, more than 25 years ago.
..interesting, as most Currency notes printed by countries are using portraits of past or current Sovereigns or Heads of State or Government Officials etc. Japan Currency notes using just past prominent citizens instead.
There is a Japanese law that prohibits using political figures or rulers. So only citizens with outstanding contributions to the nation like in terms of economy, education, medicine, science, research, etc.
@@kageyamareijikun It is excellent ... it supports and demonstrates the maturity of the current state of Japan political system and the liberal thinking mind-set / outlook of majority of Japanese, it is something to be emulated.
But will it make the Japanese currency more valuable? Or is it a distraction.
IN Japan,banknote designs change about every 20 years.
Oh no! I still have the “old” Japanese yen (before this new notes) . So do I have to make a trip to Japan to use up these yen on hand ?
Why not try to exchange them into your local currency, when you are not travelling to Japan in the near future?
No fear, old genuine printed Yen Currency Notes from the Bank of Japan are still legal tender and can continue to be accepted in Japan as legal tender in shops etc. Same as old USDollar notes, which may be better sold as numismatic items fetching higher than its issued face value in USD.
@@natalian.1320 keep them, the Yen will strengthen again next year ... exchanging them to local currency would lose quite a bit in exchange rate. Unless, very sure no longer be interested to travel again to Japan in the coming next 3-5 years. In anycase, previous Yen notes issued by the Bank of Japan are still legal tender and will continue to remain so ...
@@natalian.1320 maybe ... but with the weak yen right now, there will be exchange loss. Anyway, Japan is just 4 hours away by plane, can make another trip there.
You can send them to me.
What about Philippine. PHONE cannot be used today .
old notes are not valid..?
No fear, old genuine printed Yen Currency Notes from the Bank of Japan are still legal tender and can continue to be accepted in Japan as legal tender in shops etc. Same as old USDollar notes, which may be better sold as numismatic items fetching higher than its issued face value in USD.
Old notes can be given to me.
Those old bills are kept valid by law. (The exception was a period during WW2 when they were no longer usable).
Therefore, banknotes from 150 years ago can be used as is as face value.
@@toub8000series Thank you for reply..
Finally…I got my hands on these and in my opinion is the best in the world.
Looks beautiful
I no longer use cash.
And you're helping the new dictatorship come inn. Once this is out ? All control of your life will be controlled and monitored.
Thats cos u a brokie
I still use it
awesome makes the old ones more antique value 👍
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Still using cash?
it's Japan after all you know...
@@kageyamareijikun
Cash is better though
I saw a new king Charles 20quid note yesterday....
Good. I hope to get some here in Japan one day, obviously from a travel agent.
@@QPRTokyo ????????
I saw a old king George vi note today
No cash no business 😮
Not that high tech. 😂 They are not polymer. I have lived in Japan for 37 years. They have always been weak security wise. The drink vending machines are not so important because people use coins 99 percent of the time. When Tokyo has a major earthquake in the future it will definitely be better to have cash. 😀
Amazing
Cash is an absolute necessity for Japan.
Without that little ol' lady counting her wad of millions of yen in ichi-man-en notes, how would anybody know they were on the subway, rather than in a noisy dream?
This will dominate the US dollars
#60Ringgit & #600Ringgit!
WION
japan is a dinosaur of the 21 century, galapagos Islander.
The god is long day is money in bus sineas in store in the world i my name is felis
Improved toilet paper
..can you give them all to me. can i send you my address ?? and will donate them to charity !