Japanese Yen - JPY
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About JPY

The Japanese yen is the official currency of Japan and it's one for the strongest currencies in the world. One of the most popular exchange is with the US dollar (JPY-USD).

The Japanese yen currency symbol is ¥ and its currency code is JPY.

The most popular exchange pairs for the Japanese Yen (JPY) are with USD, GBP, and EUR.

The Japanese Yen (JPY) is being used in Japan.

JPY profile

  • Currency name: Japanese Yen
  • ISO code: JPY
  • Symbol: ¥
  • Subunit: Sen
  • Minor unit: 1/100 = Sen
  • Rank by most traded currencies: 3
  • Daily global trade share: 8.35%
  • Central Bank: Bank of Japan
  • Number of using countries: 1

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Japanese Yen (JPY) live exchange rates table

More JPY exchange rates

  Currency 1 JPY equals Conversion % Change (24 hours) In JPY Reverse conversion
Euro 0.01 JPY EUR 0.00 158.73 EUR JPY
Australian Dollar 0.01 JPY AUD -0.19 96.43 AUD JPY
Bangladeshi Taka 0.8 JPY BDT -0.21 1.25 BDT JPY
Brazilian Real 0.04 JPY BRL -0.56 26.69 BRL JPY
Bulgarian Lev 0.01 JPY BGN +0.08 81.17 BGN JPY
Canadian Dollar 0.01 JPY CAD -0.21 107.07 CAD JPY
Chilean Peso 6.26 JPY CLP +0.09 0.16 CLP JPY
Chinese Yuan Renminbi (RMB) 0.05 JPY CNY -0.06 20.88 CNY JPY
Colombian Peso 26.96 JPY COP -0.92 0.04 COP JPY
Costa Rican Colon 3.33 JPY CRC -0.29 0.3 CRC JPY
Czech Koruna 0.16 JPY CZK +0.18 6.33 CZK JPY
Danish Krone 0.05 JPY DKK +0.09 21.28 DKK JPY
Egyptian Pound 0.33 JPY EGP -0.15 3 EGP JPY
Fiji Dollar 0.02 JPY FJD -0.26 65.7 FJD JPY
Georgian Lari 0.02 JPY GEL -0.32 53.97 GEL JPY
Ghanaian Cedi 0.1 JPY GHS -0.41 9.89 GHS JPY
Guatemalan Quetzal 0.05 JPY GTQ -0.24 19.69 GTQ JPY
Hong Kong Dollar 0.05 JPY HKD -0.31 19.54 HKD JPY
Hungarian Forint 2.53 JPY HUF -0.15 0.4 HUF JPY
Indian Rupee 0.57 JPY INR -0.14 1.75 INR JPY
Indonesian Rupiah 107.139 JPY IDR +0.16 0.009 IDR JPY
Israeli New Shekel 0.02 JPY ILS -0.38 42.75 ILS JPY
Kenyan Shilling 0.85 JPY KES -0.26 1.18 KES JPY
Swiss Franc 0.01 JPY CHF +0.17 168.07 CHF JPY
Malaysian Ringgit 0.03 JPY MYR +0.03 34.19 MYR JPY
Mexican Peso 0.13 JPY MXN -0.37 7.5 MXN JPY
Moroccan Dirham 0.07 JPY MAD +0.05 15.21 MAD JPY
Nepalese Rupee 0.92 JPY NPR -0.12 1.09 NPR JPY
New Zealand Dollar 0.01 JPY NZD +0.26 86.58 NZD JPY
Norwegian Krone 0.07 JPY NOK +0.30 13.61 NOK JPY
Pakistani Rupee 1.84 JPY PKR -0.21 0.54 PKR JPY
Philippine Peso 0.38 JPY PHP +0.08 2.61 PHP JPY
Polish Zloty 0.03 JPY PLN -0.04 38.2 PLN JPY
Romanian New Leu 0.03 JPY RON +0.10 31.89 RON JPY
Singapore Dollar 0.01 JPY SGD -0.11 113.12 SGD JPY
South African Rand 0.12 JPY ZAR -0.24 8.25 ZAR JPY
South Korean Won 9.48 JPY KRW -0.37 0.11 KRW JPY
Sri Lankan Rupee 1.95 JPY LKR -0.05 0.51 LKR JPY
Swedish Krona 0.07 JPY SEK -0.01 14.16 SEK JPY
Tanzanian Shilling 16.95 JPY TZS -0.37 0.06 TZS JPY
Thai Baht 0.22 JPY THB -0.42 4.52 THB JPY
Turkish Lira 0.24 JPY TRY -0.13 4.19 TRY JPY
Ugandan Shilling 24.25 JPY UGX -0.12 0.04 UGX JPY
Ukrainian Hryvnia 0.27 JPY UAH -0.21 3.68 UAH JPY
UAE Dirham 0.02 JPY AED -0.21 41.36 AED JPY
Pound Sterling 0.01 JPY GBP -0.19 191.57 GBP JPY
US Dollar 0.01 JPY USD -0.30 151.98 USD JPY
Uruguayan peso 0.28 JPY UYU -0.42 3.52 UYU JPY
Vietnamese Dong 168.018 JPY VND -0.01 0.006 VND JPY

Mid-market rates, correct as of 18th February 2025, 17:00 GMT.

JPY is the currency code of which country?

JPY is the international currency code for Japanese yen - the national currency of Japan. The word yen is derived from the Japanese for round object - the shape of coins.

The Yen is one of the most commonly traded currencies in the world, after US dollars and euros. It’s also one of the currencies commonly held by governments as part of their foreign reserves. The issuing authority for Japanese yen is the Bank of Japan.

What is the symbol for Japanese Yen?

You’ll see Japanese yen depicted using the symbol ¥. This is also written as JP¥ to distinguish it from other currencies using the same or similar symbol.

When was the Japanese Yen introduced?

The yen was introduced in Japan in 1871. The yen was introduced by the Meiji government and replaced a previous, more complex system of currency.

How much is Japanese Yen worth?

The Japanese yen is a floating currency. This means that its value will change over time according to the dynamics of supply and demand.

To find out what the yen is worth today, you’ll need to search online for your currency pair - or use a handy online currency converter. This will give you the mid-market exchange rate for the currency pair you need.

The mid-market exchange rate is important because it shows the value of the yen on the global market. However, this is not necessarily the exchange rate you’ll be given if you want to send money overseas with your bank, or pick up your travel money at the airport. In fact, banks and currency services often add a markup to the exchange rates they use. This can push up costs, and mean you get less for your money than you expect.

Check the exchange rate you’re offered by your chosen provider against the mid-market rate to see if there’s a markup. If there is, you might be better off using a mid-market provider like Wise for your currency needs.

How much is one Japanese Yen worth in US dollars?

The value of the yen against the dollar changes all of the time according to market demand. To give some context to the swings in value over the past few years, in 2015 you could have got as many as 125 yen for one USD, whereas only a few years earlier in 2011, you may have only got 75 yen for your dollar.

Best Japanese Yen exchange rate?

To find the best rate for Japanese yen, you’ll need to shop around. Make sure you know the mid-market rate for your currency pair, and look for a provider which offers this - or as close as possible.

It’s common for banks and currency services to add a markup or margin to the exchange rates offered to retail customers. This is an extra fee, and can make it hard to see exactly what you’re paying for your transaction.

Avoid this issue entirely by using a provider which offers the mid-market rate for currency conversion.