[2024 Latest] A thorough explanation of the types and features of the new banknotes! Recommended wallets that are perfect for the new banknotes!
The new banknotes will finally be introduced on July 3, 2024!
This book thoroughly explains the people featured on the new banknotes and the features of the new banknotes equipped with new technology! You will be able to answer all your questions about the new banknotes.
We will also introduce easy-to-use wallets that can accommodate the new banknotes.
The new banknotes will be issued from Wednesday, July 3, 2024!
The issuance of the new banknotes announced by the Ministry of Finance in April 2019 ( ※1) is fast approaching!
The portraits and designs of the new banknotes will be decided through discussions between the Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Japan, and the National Printing Bureau, and will ultimately be decided by the Minister of Finance in accordance with the Bank of Japan Act.
This will be the first change in the banknote design in 20 years since 2004.
Please rest assured that the 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, and 1,000 yen notes currently in circulation will continue to be valid even after the new banknotes are issued.
With the issuance of the new banknotes, the Ministry of Finance has issued the following notice:
"Please be aware of fraudulent activities (such as bank transfer fraud) that claim that "current Bank of Japan notes will no longer be valid." (※2)"
Please be careful of scams involving the new banknotes.
*1) Ministry of Finance: New Bank of Japan notes and 500 yen coins will be issued
*2) Ministry of Finance: Timing of issuance of new Bank of Japan notes
The reason for the change to new banknotes is to prevent counterfeiting!
The main purpose of issuing new banknotes is to prevent counterfeiting.
In recent years, technological innovation has led to increasingly sophisticated counterfeiting of banknotes and coins.
Japanese banknotes incorporate world-class anti-counterfeiting technology, but the decision has been made to issue new banknotes in order to strengthen security measures.
We would like to introduce the newly adopted anti-counterfeiting technology.
High-definition slitting
Source: National Printing Bureau website ( https://www.npb.go.jp/ja/n_banknote/design10/ )
In addition to the current "watermark," we have adopted a more elaborate "high-definition watermark pattern." A continuous pattern made up of intricate lines is applied around the portrait, making it more difficult to counterfeit than conventional watermarks.
3D Hologram
Source: National Printing Bureau website ( https://www.npb.go.jp/ja/n_banknote/design10/ )
The note uses cutting-edge technology to create a striped hologram that rotates the 3D portrait. This is the first time that this technology has been used on a banknote, and is a groundbreaking initiative that highlights Japan's technological prowess.
In addition, by combining cutting-edge technologies such as latent image patterns, pearl ink, micro-text, intaglio printing, identification marks, perforation bar patterns and special luminescent inks , Japanese banknotes have the world's highest level of anti-counterfeiting performance.
The people featured on the new banknotes are Eiichi Shibusawa, Umeko Tsuda, and Shibasaburo Kitasato!
The new banknotes to be issued on July 3, 2024 will feature portraits of Eiichi Shibusawa on the 10,000 yen note, Umeko Tsuda on the 5,000 yen note, and Shibasaburo Kitasato on the 1,000 yen note.
The portraits on the new banknotes were carefully painted in detail by artisans at the National Printing Bureau, using photographic materials, engravings and other references.
It was completed after much trial and error in order to express the lively expressions of the people and the atmosphere of the era.
We introduce portraits of these three great men along with their achievements.
Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931)
Source: National Printing Bureau website ( https://www.npb.go.jp/ja/n_banknote/shokai/ )
Known as the father of the Japanese economy, Shibusawa Eiichi was involved in the establishment of over 500 companies. He was also active as a businessman, educator and thinker, and contributed to translating the Analects of Confucius and social welfare work. The portrait on the new banknotes is based on the image of Shibusawa Eiichi in his late 50s.
Source: National Printing Bureau website ( https://www.npb.go.jp/ja/n_banknote/design10/ )
Tsuda Umeko (1864-1929)
Source: National Printing Bureau website ( https://www.npb.go.jp/ja/n_banknote/shokai/ )
A pioneer in women's education, Tsuda Umeko provided groundbreaking education for women at the time of the founding of Tsuda University, and produced many female leaders. The portrait on the new banknotes is based on the image of Tsuda Umeko when she was in her early 30s.
Source: National Printing Bureau website ( https://www.npb.go.jp/ja/n_banknote/design05/ )
Shibasaburo Kitasato (1853-1931)
Source: National Printing Bureau website ( https://www.npb.go.jp/ja/n_banknote/shokai/ )
A bacteriologist and medical scientist who discovered the tetanus bacterium and developed a treatment for it. Known as the father of modern medicine in Japan, he contributed to many infectious disease research projects. The portrait on the new banknotes is based on Shibasaburo Kitasato's appearance when he was in his late 50s.
Source: National Printing Bureau website ( https://www.npb.go.jp/ja/n_banknote/design01/ )
The faces on the new banknotes are not simply designs, but are chosen to fulfil historical importance, fame and public respect.
Universal design makes money easy for everyone to use
Source: National Printing Bureau website ( https://www.npb.go.jp/ja/n_banknote/design05/ )
The new banknotes, which will be issued on July 3, 2024, will have a significantly different design than the banknotes currently in use.
What is particularly eye-catching is the change in font for the numbers.
Some people may find the font, which differs from conventional designs, strange at first glance, but this design incorporates a concept known as "universal design."
Universal design is a design that is designed to be easy for anyone to use, regardless of age or ability.
The new banknotes have been designed so that even the visually impaired can easily read the numbers and tell the denomination just by touching it.
As a currency that anyone can use easily, it will likely remain popular with people for a long time to come.
The size of the banknotes is the same! New wallets to match the new banknotes!
The long-awaited issuance of new banknotes will finally begin on July 3, 2024.
The size of the new banknotes is the same as current banknotes , so Kawanishi Kaban wallets can also accommodate the new banknotes!
Why not consider buying a new wallet to coincide with this anniversary that marks a new era in Japanese history?
3 recommended wallets from Kawanishi Bags!
A compact long wallet! ricchyL
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A material that lasts a long time and is beautiful! ricchyL Premium
The L-shaped wallet ricchyL Premium is a compact long wallet with a premium plate attached, just large enough to fit a 10,000 yen bill.
The savoir leather is resistant to aging and will stay beautiful for a long time.
A compact, large-capacity L-shaped zipper wallet! ricchyD
ricchyD is a "large capacity" x "compact" wallet that can be used with the trendy mini bag. We researched how to attach the inner pocket and made it into a wallet with storage capacity that rivals a long wallet.
A coin purse with a soft, pillow-like shape! pirrow
Pirrow is a non-stitched coin purse that has been stripped of all unnecessary elements. Its plump shape is cute! It's a popular item!
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Welcome the new coins with a new wallet
The new banknotes feature a design that blends Japanese tradition with innovation, and are equipped with the latest anti-counterfeiting technology, making them truly the "face of Japan."
On this memorable occasion, why not consider getting yourself a new wallet that is worthy of the new banknotes?
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