The 1,000 Yen note P-107; B-368 equivalent to US$9.47 or €8.14). It features a vibrant palette of blue and multicolor, and its dimensions are 150 x 76 mm. The front side of the note showcases flowers alongside a portrait of Kitasato Shibasaburō, a renowned bacteriologist.
On the reverse side, the note depicts Katsushika Hokusai’s famous woodblock print, “The Great Wave of Kanagawa,” which is part of the series “Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji.” Adding to its security features, there is a holographic patch incorporated into the design.
Notably, the note does not have a security thread. However, it includes a watermark of Kitasato Shibasaburō and a single vertical bar. The printing of this note is carried out by the National Printing Bureau (国立印刷局).
This particular note was introduced without a specified date (ND) in 2004 and is marked with the suffix AA/NR. It officially entered circulation on March 7, 2024. There are no signatures present on this note.
The 5,000 Yen note P-108; B-369, which is valued at US$47.35 or €40.71. This note is characterized by its violet and multicolor design and measures 156 x 76 mm. The front side features an array of flowers and a portrait of Tsuda Umeko, a prominent educator. A holographic stripe is also present on the front side, enhancing its security features.
On the back, the note displays a beautiful illustration of wisteria flowers, complemented by another holographic stripe. Unlike some other banknotes, this 5,000 Yen note does not have a security thread. However, it does include a watermark of Tsuda Umeko along with two vertical bars, adding an extra layer of authenticity.
The printing of this note is undertaken by the National Printing Bureau (国立印刷局). The note is undated (ND), first introduced in 2004, and carries the suffix AA/WK. It was officially put into circulation on March 7, 2024. There are no signatures on this note.
The 10,000 Yen note P-109; B-370 is valued at US$94.71 or €81.42. This note features a brown design on a multicolor background and has dimensions of 160 x 76 mm. The front side showcases a holographic stripe, a collection of flowers, and a portrait of Shibusawa Eiichi, a notable industrialist.
On the reverse side, the note depicts the Marunouchi side of the red brick Tokyo Station, dating back to 1914. The design does not include a security thread but incorporates a watermark of Shibusawa Eiichi along with three vertical bars, providing an added layer of security.
The note is printed by the National Printing Bureau (国立印刷局). It is undated (ND) but was first introduced in 2004 and is marked with the suffix AA/WS. The note officially entered circulation on March 7, 2024, and it does not feature any signatures.
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