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The Japanese Yen is the primary currency of Japan. This currency is used by an estimated 126,529,100 people. Based on our estimate, Japanese Yen is the #11 most popular currency is the world.
The currency code for the Japanese Yen is "JPY". The ISO 4217 number for this currency is 392. The currency symbol for the Yen is "¥".
Japanese Yen conversion rates, useful facts, and holiday schedule can be found below.
JPY Currency Demographics
The primary country using the Japanese Yen is Japan.
There are approximately 126,529,100 people around the world who use the Japanese Yen. The Japanese Yen is the #11 most used widely currency is the world.
126,529,100 user population
Ranked #11 in the worldJPY Exchange Rates
1 Japanese Yen equals:
† Rates last updated at 35 minutes ago
‡ Rates are the interbank rate and are only available on large transactions
JPY Currency Facts
JPY Details
| ISO 4217 Code | JPY |
|---|---|
| ISO 4217 Number | 392 |
| Unit Name | Yen |
| Symbol | ¥ |
| Currency Nicknames | N.a. |
JPY Denominations
| Minor Unit Name | Sen |
|---|---|
| Minor Unit Symbol | sen |
| Minor Units | N.a. |
| Frequently Used banknotes | ¥1000, ¥5000, ¥10000 |
| Rarely Used Banknotes | ¥2000 |
| Frequently Used Coins | ¥1, ¥5, ¥10, ¥50, ¥100, ¥500 |
| Rarely Used Coins | N.a. |
JPY Issuance
| Central Bank | Bank of Japan |
|---|---|
| Central Bank Website | http://www.boj.or.jp |
World Bank Statistics
| Estimated User Population | 126,529,100 people |
|---|---|
| Population Rank | #11 |
| JPY Inflation Rate | 0.98% |
| Inflation Rank | #96 |
† Population and Inflation rate as based on data from the World Bank.
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2019 JPY Currency Holidays
Based on holidays observed by the Bank of Japan. On these dates banks and payment systems may be closed. Settlement in Japanese Yen may also be closed on these dates.
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Bank Holiday | January 2, 2019 | Closed |
| Bank Holiday | January 3, 2019 | Closed |
| Coming of Age Day | January 14, 2019 | Closed |
| National Founding Day | February 11, 2019 | Closed |
| Vernal Equinox | March 21, 2019 | Closed |
| Showa Day | April 29, 2019 | Closed |
| Bridge Holiday | April 30, 2019 | Closed |
| Accession to the Throne of New Emperor | May 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Bridge Holiday | May 2, 2019 | Closed |
| Constitution Day | May 3, 2019 | Closed |
| Greenery Day | May 4, 2019 | Closed |
| Children's Day | May 6, 2019 | Closed |
| Marine Day | July 15, 2019 | Closed |
| Mountain Day | August 12, 2019 | Closed |
| Respect for the Aged Day | September 16, 2019 | Closed |
| Autumn Equinox | September 23, 2019 | Closed |
| Health-Sports Day | October 14, 2019 | Closed |
| Enthronement Ceremony | October 22, 2019 | Closed |
| Culture Day | November 4, 2019 | Closed |
| Labour Thanksgiving Day | November 23, 2019 | Closed |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2019 | Closed |