The new 1,000 banknote is joined by updated versions of the 5,000 and 10,000 bills as well.
The 1,000 banknote is extremely common in Japan and is worth approximately US$6.20.
This 1,000 note also features a bacteriologist, Kitasato Shibasaburo, on the front.
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Shibasaburo co-discovered the infectious agent of bubonic plague during an outbreak in 1894.
HokusaisGreat Waveappears on the back of the paper currency.
This new design also marks the first time that advanced anti-counterfeiting technology is embedded into Japan’s banknotes.
They feature watermarks and3D holograms.
Despite the excitement around these new note designs, old currency will remain usable for the foreseeable future.
