{"product_id":"1916-japan-bank-of-japan-1-yen-pick-30c-pmg-65-epq-gem-unc","title":"1916 Japan 1 Yen Banknote - Takenouchi no Sukune - PMG 65 Gem UNC EPQ","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Golden Era Gem: The \"Silver Convertible\" 1 Yen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eElevate your East Asian collection with this museum-quality \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003e1916 One Yen note\u003c\/b\u003e. Issued by the Bank of Japan, this series is a fascinating bridge between ancient Japanese mythology and modern Western-style banking. It is particularly famous for its reverse text, which promises to pay the bearer \"One Yen in Silver,\" a remnant of the silver standard era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistoric \u0026amp; Design Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObverse (Front):\u003c\/b\u003e Features a dignified portrait of the legendary statesman \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"74\"\u003eTakenouchi no Sukune\u003c\/b\u003e. According to Japanese lore, he served five emperors and lived to be nearly 300 years old, making him a potent symbol of longevity and stability for the nation's currency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReverse (Back):\u003c\/b\u003e Distinctive for its elegant English calligraphy. It bears the promise: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"87\"\u003e\"Nippon Ginko Promises to Pay the Bearer on Demand One Yen in Silver.\"\u003c\/i\u003e The bright orange-coral ink remains incredibly vibrant on this Gem-grade example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Chrysanthemum Throne:\u003c\/b\u003e The top center of the obverse features the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003eImperial Seal of Japan\u003c\/b\u003e (the 16-petal chrysanthemum), denoting its status as official state-sanctioned tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWatermark:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a delicate \"Leaves\" pattern, visible under backlighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/b\u003e Bank of Japan (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003eNippon Ginko\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e One Yen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e ND (1916).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePick Number:\u003c\/b\u003e P-30c.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlock Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 421 (Block Number 300 \u0026amp; Higher variety).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 375952.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrading:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003ePMG 65 Gem Uncirculated EPQ\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollector's Perspective:\u003c\/b\u003e For serious numismatists, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003eEPQ\u003c\/b\u003e designation is the \"holy grail.\" It confirms that the paper is entirely original, never having been pressed, washed, or restored. In a grade of 65, the centering is nearly perfect, and the intricate micro-engraving of the borders remains razor-sharp. 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