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A New Series of Banknotes and a New 500 Yen Coin

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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).

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

  • Obverse of the new 500 yen coin image
  • Reverse of the new 500 yen coin image

Please check below for the special security features of the new 500 yen coin and a comparison with the 500 yen nickel-brass coin.

Related Releases

Related Releases
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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]