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5000 Yen, Japan, 1957–1986 (Pick 93)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1957-1986

Issuing entity

Japan

This 5000 Yen note was issued in Japan, with dates recorded from 1957–1986. It belongs to the Yen (1871-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Shōwa (1926-1989). It measures 169 × 80 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 93.

Obverse: Portrait of Prince Shōtoku (Shōtoku Taishi) in center. Its lettering reads “5000 　 　日本銀行券　　5000 / LL 768220 R　　　　LL 768220 R / 五千円 / 日本銀行 / LL 768220 R　　　 LL 768220 R / 聖徳太子 / 5000　大蔵省印刷局製造　5000”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Japan Note Five thousand yen Bank of Japan Prince Shōtoku Manufactured by the Ministry of Finance Printing Bureau”. Reverse: The old headquarters of the Bank of Japan (Nippon Ginko) in Tokyo. Its lettering reads “5000　NIPPON GINKO / 5000　5000 YEN”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Japan Five thousand yen”.

Watermark: Portrait of Prince Shōtoku at right, numeral 5000 at top-left corner. 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
3
Photograph views
4
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 October 1, 1957. Issuance of the Series C 5,000 yen note was suspended on January 4, 1986. Banknotes with a serial number of 900001 or greater are replacement notes.

Physical characteristics

Size
169 × 80 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Portrait of Prince Shōtoku at right, numeral 5000 at top-left corner

Technical characteristics

Currency
Yen (1871-date)

Design

Obverse
Portrait of Prince Shōtoku (Shōtoku Taishi) in center.
Reverse
The old headquarters of the Bank of Japan (Nippon Ginko) in Tokyo.
Obverse lettering
5000 　 　日本銀行券　　5000 / LL 768220 R　　　　LL 768220 R / 五千円 / 日本銀行 / LL 768220 R　　　 LL 768220 R / 聖徳太子 / 5000　大蔵省印刷局製造　5000
Reverse lettering
5000　NIPPON GINKO / 5000　5000 YEN

Identification

Value
5000 Yen
Dates recorded
1957-1986
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 93

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
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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)P93
  • NumistaN# 220565

Research required

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