This is the currency information page for yen (JPY) - used in: Japan. Here you'll find information on this currency, current exchange rates with all other currencies, handy cut-out exchange rate pocket charts for US dollars, euros and sterling for your travels and most importantly, links to purchase yen (in cash or card) at the best possible rates.


Buy yen at best value

Avoid costly ATM fees and rip-off airport exchange rates by purchasing yen in advance of your trip. Travelex offer guaranteed best exchange rates in the UK, with zero commission (minimum £100 order) and free pickup at a wide range of Travelex shops in airports, ports and city centres.


For extra convenience and security, a prepaid travel card is available from Travelex for yen. This can be used at any Mastercard-enabled ATM or shop, with no fee for standard usage.



Exchange Rates & Currency Information

Exchange Rates (Sep 2016)

Euro:1 = ¥116
Dollar:$1 = ¥104
Pound:£1 = ¥138



Currency subunits and denominations

Subunits: No subunits are currently in use for yen.

The following denominations are currently in use for yen:

Coins: 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500 yen.

Banknotes: 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000 yen.



Exchange Rate Travel Charts

Print and cut-out these pocket-size exchange rate charts for easy currency comparisons while travelling.

JPY / EUR
(Sep 2016)
JPYEURJPYEUR
1000.862,00017.24
2001.725,00043.10
3002.5910,00086.21
5004.3125,000215.52
1,0008.6250,000431.03
1,50012.93100,000862.07
EUR / JPY
(Sep 2016)
EURJPYEURJPY
1116202,320
2232505,800
334810011,600
558025029,000
101,16050058,000
151,7401,000116,000
JPY / USD
(Sep 2016)
JPYUSDJPYUSD
1000.962,00019.23
2001.925,00048.08
3002.8810,00096.15
5004.8125,000240.38
1,0009.6250,000480.77
1,50014.42100,000961.54
USD / JPY
(Sep 2016)
USDJPYUSDJPY
1104202,080
2208505,200
331210010,400
552025026,000
101,04050052,000
151,5601,000104,000
JPY / GBP
(Sep 2016)
JPYGBPJPYGBP
1000.722,00014.49
2001.455,00036.23
3002.1710,00072.46
5003.6225,000181.16
1,0007.2550,000362.32
1,50010.87100,000724.64
GBP / JPY
(Sep 2016)
GBPJPYGBPJPY
1138202,760
2276506,900
341410013,800
569025034,500
101,38050069,000
152,0701,000138,000