Japan 10 yen Very Used Banknote

Japan 10 Yen Banknote – 1930 | Wake no Kiyomaro & Goou Shrine

This historical 10 Yen banknote was issued by the Bank of Japan during the Shōwa era on May 21, 1930, and was later demonetized on March 2, 1946. Printed on paper and measuring  the note reflects the classical design and values of pre-WWII Japan.

Obverse:

Features a detailed portrait of Wake no Kiyomaro, a revered 8th-century scholar and government official known for his loyalty and moral integrity. The text confirms that this is a convertible note, promising redemption in gold – a reminder of Japan’s former gold standard.

Reverse:

Depicts the Goou Jinja, a prominent Shinto shrine in Kyoto, associated with Wake no Kiyomaro and known for its divine guardianship and spiritual significance. The image is accompanied by ornate script and the denomination.

Details:

• Country: Japan

• Issuer: Bank of Japan (日本銀行)

• Emperor: Shōwa (1926–1989)

• Year: 1930

• Value: 10 Yen

• Material: Paper

• Size: 142 × 81 mm

• Status: Demonetized

A beautiful collectible from pre-war Japan, ideal for numismatists and enthusiasts of East Asian history.