Japan
1953 - Japan PIC 90b 100 Yen banknote UNC
This individual banknote is from Japan and has a denomination of 100 Yen. The product title associat..
Frequently asked questions
What period and denomination are represented in this Japan banknote category?
This shop’s Japan catalog includes a 100 yen banknote dated 1953. The category information supplied here is narrowly focused and should not be treated as a complete overview of every denomination or period represented in Japanese banknote history. Collectors browsing the category can use the stated date, denomination and catalog reference together when comparing the listed note with their own collecting interests.
Which catalog reference and variant appear in the Japan category?
The represented Japanese 100 yen note is identified as PIC 90b in both the product title and model information. The letter suffix is part of the listed reference, so collectors should retain the full designation “90b” rather than shortening it to “90.” This FAQ describes the references found in this shop’s catalog and does not attempt to cover every catalog number or variant for Japan.
How can I identify the listed Japanese banknote?
Use the three principal details supplied by the catalog: the 100 yen denomination, the 1953 date and the PIC 90b reference. Checking all three together is more precise than relying on the country or denomination alone. The available data does not provide design, signature, printer or issue-variety details, so identification should remain limited to the information explicitly attached to the listing.
What condition is stated for the Japan PIC 90b 100 yen note?
The product title describes the 1953 Japan PIC 90b 100 yen banknote as UNC, using standard banknote-grading terminology in the listing. No further condition assessment or detailed description of paper quality, folds, handling, margins or other physical characteristics is supplied in the catalog data. Collectors should therefore treat UNC as the stated listing grade without inferring additional condition attributes from this FAQ.
Will a buyer receive the exact banknote shown in the product image?
The description states that the images are for reference and indicates that the banknote number shown in the image is not guaranteed to be the one supplied. A prospective buyer should therefore use the image as a representative illustration rather than as confirmation of an exact numbered note. The stable identifying details provided by the listing are Japan, 1953, 100 yen, PIC 90b and the stated UNC grade.
Why is the “b” in PIC 90b important when cataloging this note?
The catalog consistently presents the Japanese note as PIC 90b, making the suffix part of its recorded identification. When organizing a collection, wishlist or comparison notes, retaining that suffix helps preserve the exact variant notation used by this shop. The supplied data does not explain how PIC 90b differs from any other possible reference or suffix, so no design, signature or production distinction should be inferred.