1000 Yen, Bank of Japan, Japan, 1984–1993 (Pick 97)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1984-1993
Issuing entity
JapanThis 1000 Yen note was issued in Japan by the Bank of Japan, with dates recorded from 1984–1993. It belongs to the Yen (1871-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Shōwa (1926-1989). It measures 150 × 76 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 97.
Obverse: Portrait of Kinnosuke Natsume (pen name: Sōseki Natsume) at right. Its lettering reads “1000 VK506824C 1000 / 日本銀行券 / 千円 / 日本銀行 / 夏目 漱石 / VK506824C / 大蔵省印刷局製造”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Japan note Thousand yen Bank of Japan Sōseki Natsume Finance Ministry Printing Bureau (Okurasho)”. Reverse: Two Manchurian cranes spreading their wings, logo of the Bank of Japan at left. Its lettering reads “NIPPON GINKO 1000 / 1000 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: Portrait of Sōseki Natsume in center and circle on the lower left. Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 1 November 1984. 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
- 2
- Catalogue references
- 2
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Historical context
Black serial number notes: issued Nov. 1, 1984 Blue serial number notes: issued Nov. 1, 1990 Color: Blue on multicolor underprint. Specimen P-97s: Banknotes with a serial number of 900001 or greater are replacement notes.
Physical characteristics
- Size
- 150 × 76 mm
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Paper
- Watermark
- Portrait of Sōseki Natsume in center and circle on the lower left.
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 Kinnosuke Natsume (pen name: Sōseki Natsume) at right.
- Reverse
- Two Manchurian cranes spreading their wings, logo of the Bank of Japan at left.
- Obverse lettering
- 1000 VK506824C 1000 / 日本銀行券 / 千円 / 日本銀行 / 夏目 漱石 / VK506824C / 大蔵省印刷局製造
- Reverse lettering
- NIPPON GINKO 1000 / 1000 YEN
Identification
- Value
- 1000 Yen
- Dates recorded
- 1984-1993
- Distinguishing features
- Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
- Catalogue number to match
- Pick 97
Documentation checklist
- Denomination
- Research required
- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
- Recorded
- Weight
- Research required
- Mint or printer
- Recorded
- Mint or printer mark
- Research required
- Catalogue reference
- Recorded
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.
Catalogue references
- Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P97
- NumistaN# 208263
Research required
- Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.