What is a Japanese Yen (JPY)?

The Japanese Yen (JPY) is the official currency of Japan and the third most traded currency in the foreign exchange market after the US Dollar and Euro.

Definition

Symbol

JPY

Category

Currency

System

Currency

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1 Japanese Yen = 0.00671141 US Dollar (USD)

1 Japanese Yen = 9.26174 Korean Won (KRW)

1 Japanese Yen = 0.0061745 Euro (EUR)

1 Japanese Yen = 0.00530201 British Pound (GBP)

1 Japanese Yen = 0.0485906 Chinese Yuan (CNY)

Common Uses

  • Japanese economy
  • Safe-haven currency
  • Carry trade

Japanese Yen Conversions

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