A New Series of Banknotes and a New 500 Yen Coin
New Series of Bank of Japan Notes
Scheduled 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 current series.
- Special Features of the New Series of Bank of Japan Notes
- Comparison between the New and Current Series of Bank of Japan Notes [PDF 741KB]
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 |
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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] |