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Japanese yen in 2013: QQE

Japanese yen divides its story at 2013, under “QQE.” The figure attached to that history is 1871. Do not replace the sentence with the number on a bureau de change board today. Fix the reason it was issued, the picture, and where it was used, to that year. Low circulating coin for Japanese yen: metal, edge and motif choices balance cost, durability and recognition.

Asia's deep funding currency — low rates, vast government-bond market, and a major reserve holding. Japanese yen is one of the units this atlas treats as a full monetary system — not only a ticker symbol. Its story runs from Tokyo in 1871 through note design, central-bank practice and the FX role it plays today.

Scores on this site compare Japanese yen with the other currencies in the atlas on reserve weight, global reach, stability, cash culture, design iconicity and policy autonomy. They are relative editorial judgements, not forecasts. The seven chapters cover origins and reforms, the look of notes and coins, the issuer's mandate, where the money circulates, FX and reserves, crisis history, and how people pay with it now.

Japanese yen (JPY) is issued or defined under Bank of Japan. Asia's deep funding currency — low rates, vast government-bond market, and a major reserve holding. Bank of Japan sets monetary policy and oversees the unit; physical production involves Japan Mint. No. Tool-Lifes /money is a static educational atlas. It explains regimes, history and design without live tickers.

Japanese yen in 2013 under “QQE” carries 1871. That figure is not today’s counter price.2013

Figures to keep

Year of the rule
2013
Figure in the history
1871
Currency
Japanese yen
Line in the record
QQE

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