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10 000 Yen, Bank of Japan, Japan, 1958–1986 (Pick 94)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1958-1986

Issuing entity

Japan

This 10 000 Yen note was issued in Japan by the Bank of Japan, with dates recorded from 1958–1986. It belongs to the Yen (1871-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Shōwa (1926-1989). It measures 174 × 84 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 94.

Obverse: Portrait of Prince Shōtoku (Shōtoku Taishi) at right. Its lettering reads “10000　　　　　　　　　　10000 / UR666666X　　　　UR666666X / 日本銀行券 / 壱万円 / 10000　　日本銀行 / UR666666X　　　　UR666666X　聖徳太子 / 10000　大蔵省印刷局製造　10000”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Japan note Ten thousand yen Bank of Japan Shōtoku Taishi Manufactured by the Finance Ministry Printing Bureau”. Reverse: A pillar painting of Hōōs in Byōdō-in Temple. Its lettering reads “NIPPON GINKO / 10000　　　　　　10000 / 10000 YEN”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Japan”.

The note was printed by National Printing Bureau (国立印刷局, Imperial Printing Bureau of Japan), Japan (1871-date). Watermark: Yumedono (The Hall of Dreams) of the Hōryū-ji tempel. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
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Catalogue references
2

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Historical context

Issued by Nippon Ginko ( Bank of Japan ) as part of the Series C banknote series, and was issued into circulation on December 1, 1958. Issuance of the Series C 10,000 yen note was suspended on January 4, 1986. Banknotes with a serial number of 900001 or greater are replacement notes.

Physical characteristics

Size
174 × 84 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Yumedono (The Hall of Dreams) of the Hōryū-ji tempel

Technical characteristics

Printer
National Printing Bureau (国立印刷局, Imperial Printing Bureau of Japan), Japan (1871-date)
Currency
Yen (1871-date)
Issuing bank
Bank of Japan

Design

Obverse
Portrait of Prince Shōtoku (Shōtoku Taishi) at right.
Reverse
A pillar painting of Hōōs in Byōdō-in Temple.
Obverse lettering
10000　　　　　　　　　　10000 / UR666666X　　　　UR666666X / 日本銀行券 / 壱万円 / 10000　　日本銀行 / UR666666X　　　　UR666666X　聖徳太子 / 10000　大蔵省印刷局製造　10000
Reverse lettering
NIPPON GINKO / 10000　　　　　　10000 / 10000 YEN

Identification

Value
10 000 Yen
Dates recorded
1958-1986
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 94

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P94
  • NumistaN# 218536

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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