Imperial Japan Set #1
500 Yen 1950-58 ND Issue P91

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Note Description: Japan, Bank of Japan
500 Yen ND (1951) - Wmk: 500
Grade: 64 EPQ
Country: JAP
Note Number: JAP91a
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Vignettes:		 - Single Letter S/N Prefix
Certification #: 1188459-002  
Owner: RedWolfWhiteEagle
Sets Competing: Imperial Japan Set #1  Score: 199
Bank of Japan 1945-1958 P77-P94 Complete Including Varieties  Score: 199
Date Added: 9/2/2021
Research: See PMG's Census Report for this Note

Owner's Description

Obverse: Iwakura Tomomi (October 26, 1825 – July 20, 1883) at right. “Was a Japanese statesman during the Bakumatsu and Meiji period. He was adopted by the influential Iwakura family, and became perhaps the single most influential leader of the nobility during Japan's transition from feudalism to modernity. By 1858 he was an advisor to the Emperor, but was exiled from the royal court from 1862 to 1867 for his moderation. After release he became the liaison between the court and the anti-Tokugawa movement. He played a central role in the new Meiji government after 1868. He successfully opposed aggressive policies in Korea in the crisis of 1873, and was nearly assassinated by his enemies. He led the 50-member Iwakura Mission for 18 months in Europe and America, studying modern institutions, technology, and diplomacy. The Mission promoted many the key reforms that quickly modernized Japan. He promoted a strong imperial system along Western lines, and played a central role in creating financial institutions for the new nation.”
Obverse Color: Blue on multicolor underprint.
Reverse: Mount Fuji - Fuji-san -12,388' (3,776 meters) - symbol of Japan. Sun symbol - Bank of Japan seal.
Reverse Color: Gray and pale green.
Paper: cream paper
Signatures: Red signature seals.
Issuer: Bank of Japan (Nippon Ginko).
Date of issue: 1951

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