NZD to JPY (Japanese yen) exchange rate

Before you convert the New Zealand dollar to Japanese yen, we recommend reviewing the exchange rate history to help forecast NZD to yen. Track trends over the past 12 months with our NZD to yen chart and discover how the conversion rate for yen has changed over time.

Japanese yen currency history

In Japan, they pronounce it “en” in Japan, but we usually say “yen” in English – so you’ll be right either way. The yen, which means circle or round object, has been around since 1871.

The Japanese yen is known as one of the world’s hard currencies – that means it usually holds its value. It’s common to carry large amounts of cash, thanks to the country’s low crime rate. In many places, cards are not accepted, so make sure you're prepared to pay in cash to avoid missing Japanese experiences. Check out our comparison guide to the pros and cons of travelling with cash vs cards..

When it comes to coins, it’s much easier to tell what’s what than it is with some currencies – the one yen coin is made from aluminium, and it floats; the five and 50 yen coins have a hole in the middle, and the five yen coin is a shiny mix of zinc and copper that’s thought to be good luck. The 500 yen coin is one of the highest value coins around, so don’t confuse that one for small change.

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