Security Features of Bank of Japan Notes
- Security Features of Bank of Japan Notes
- Laws Concerning Banknote Reproduction
- Identifiability of the Banknote denominations
- Related Releases
Security features incorporated in banknotes and laws prohibiting banknote reproduction.
It is a punishable offense to make or knowingly use counterfeit banknotes. The same applies to alteration of genuine banknotes, including alteration of their face value.
Should you discover a suspicious Bank of Japan note, please report the matter to a nearby police station or the Bank of Japan immediately.
Security Features of Bank of Japan Notes
Bank of Japan Notes Currently Issued
Banknotes in Use but No Longer Issued
- 10,000 yen Note (Yukichi Fukuzawa), 5,000 yen Note (Inazo Nitobe) and 1,000 yen Note (Soseki Natsume)
- 10,000 yen Note (Shotoku Taishi), 5,000 yen Note (Shotoku Taishi), 1,000 yen Note (Hirobumi Ito) and 500 yen Note (Tomomi Iwakura)
Laws Concerning Banknote Reproduction
Identifiability of the Banknote denominations
Related Releases
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| Sep. 30, 2014 | Introduction of the 5,000 Yen Note with Improved Tactile Features for Enhanced Identifiability [PDF 89KB] |
| Mar. 9, 2004 | Press release by the Governors of the Group of Ten (G10) |
