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1 EUR = 161.9700 JPY
The EUR (Euro) is the official currency of 20 European Union countries, introduced in 1999. It’s the second-most traded currency globally, with coins from 1¢ to €2 and bills from €5 to €500 (though the €500 note is being phased out). Each country designs one side of its coins—check out Greece’s owl or Ireland’s harp! Explore its history at the European Central Bank.
The JPY (Japanese Yen) is Japan’s currency, known for its stability. It uses coins (¥1, ¥5, ¥10, ¥50, ¥100, ¥500) and bills (¥1,000, ¥5,000, ¥10,000). The ¥5 coin has a hole in the center, symbolizing a view of the future, and the ¥10,000 note features Fukuzawa Yukichi. Learn more at the Bank of Japan.
The €500 note, nicknamed ‘the Bin Laden,’ was discontinued because it was a favorite of criminals.
Japan has over 6,800 islands.