A New Series of Banknotes and a New 500 Yen Coin
New Series of Bank of Japan Notes
Date of first issue: July 3, 2024
Please check below for the special features of the new series of Bank of Japan notes and a comparison with the previous series (first issued on November 1, 2004).
- Special Features of the New Series of Bank of Japan Notes
- Comparison between the New and Previous Series of Bank of Japan Notes [PDF 736KB]
The new series of Bank of Japan notes are paid out from the Bank of Japan to financial institutions. Financial institutions that have completed the necessary preparations distribute the notes over their counters or through automated teller machines (ATMs).
New 500 Yen Coin
Date of first issue: November 1, 2021
Please check below for the special security features of the new 500 yen coin and a comparison with the 500 yen nickel-brass coin.
- Learn about the Three Special Security Features of the New 500 Yen Coin [PDF 235KB]
- Comparison between the New 500 Yen Coin and the 500 Yen Nickel-Brass Coin [PDF 244KB]
Related Releases
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Notes on Exchange of Damaged Cash after the Issuance of the New Series of Bank of Japan Notes |
| Apr. 5, 2024 | Introduction of a New Series of Bank of Japan Notes [PDF 1,329KB] |
| Dec. 12, 2023 | Issuance Date for the New Series of Bank of Japan Notes |
| June 28, 2023 | Issuance Schedule for the New Series of Bank of Japan Notes |
| Oct. 15, 2021 | Issuance Date for the New 500 Yen Coin |
| Apr. 27, 2021 | Issuance Schedule for the New 500 Yen Coin |
| Jan. 29, 2021 | Notice regarding the Issuance Schedule for the New 500 Yen Coin |
| May 31, 2019 | Introduction of a New Series of Bank of Japan Notes and a New 500 Yen Coin [PDF 786KB] |