Japan 2000 Yen (2000)

2000 Yen (2000) (Obverse: Shureimon Gate (守礼門) at Shuri Castle (首里城) in Naha, Okinawa. Flowers. Cherry blossom and chrysanthemum motifs. Reverse: Scene from "Genji Monogatari" (The Tale of Genji) emaki, The Bell Cricket (Suzumushi), Calligraphic Excerpt from Chapter 38 of the Tale of Genji and a portrait of Murasaki Shikibu (from: 紙本著色紫式部日記絵巻), the noblewoman to whom this work has been attributed. Denomination rosettes and guilloche patterns. Watermark: Shureimon Gate. Predominant colours: Slate green, brown and multicolored. Tactile feature: There are three large round intaglio circles on each lower end of the obverse to enable physical identification of the note for the visually impaired and the blind people. Signatures: BOJ Governor's red signature seal. Artist: Unknown. Issuer: Bank of Japan (日本銀行) (Nippon Ginko). Date of issue: 19 July 2000, to commemorate the 26th G8 Economic Summit in Okinawa and the Y2K millennium. Redeemable: Yes. Material: Cotton paper. Printer: Finance Ministry Printing Bureau (大蔵省印刷局製造)) UNC

Dimensions: 154 x 76 mm

Catalogue Number: P-103a (SCWPM: Albert Pick; Krause Publications); B364a (Banknote Book)

Grade/condition: Uncirculated (UNC) (unused, new, mint) GRADING INFO

Texts: 日本銀行券. Bank of Japan Notes. 貳千円. Two Thousand Yen. Nippon Ginko. 2000 Yen. 紫式部 (Murasaki Shikibu).