How Do You Identify Old Japanese Yen Paper Money?
Before the first yen paper currency was printed in 1872, Japanese money was mainly minted in coins. In 1868 the government issued the “Dajokan Satsu”, but this currency was replaced soon by western styled yen paper notes. Today, the Japanese yen is the third most traded currency in the world after the US dollar and the Euro. Use these ideas to help you identify old Japanese paper money. Determine the period of the currency Review the time of issuance to identify old Japanese paper money. Look for the time of the Meiji government, Dajokan satsu – 1868. In 1872, The “Meiji Tsuho Satsu” was the first yen currency printed using the Western method for coloring paper money. In 1873 – The National bank notes were issued by various Japanese national banks. Look for the silver and gold standards banknotes, and for certificate sticker notes. During 1885 the Bank of Japan issued its first note which was backed by silver. Later in 1897, the bank notes were backed by gold. In 1942, The Bank of Japa
