Banknotes

We use banknotes almost everyday. But have you ever taken a really good look at them? And how much do you actually know about them?
Here, you can learn about Japanese banknotes, known to be some of the best in the world for their ability to resist forgery.
You will find that the rectangular shape of the banknotes not only carries portraits and other designs, but is also filled with a variety of anti-counterfeiting measures.
If everyone learns more about banknotes and develops an eye for detecting counterfeits, this fact will become the most effective way of preventing the use of counterfeits.
It will also lead to enhanced trust and reliability in the Japanese currency itself.
So let us now take a look at the world of banknotes.

• Issuance of a new series of Bank of Japan Notes