HELP - japan banknotes

[Claudio74]

hello to everyone,

i'm on my way to japan within 10 days and i was reading something about japan bank notes as i would like to get some cash before landing there...
Seems like the series D banknotes are officially suspended now, i would like to know if i can still change them with the new issues while in Japan or if they are useless now...
The risk of getting these series D issues here in Italy is pretty high as i'm not sure our banks have changed their stocks..
Anybody can help me with some details about the situation?

Thanx

 

[JimmySeal]

The suspension only means that Japanese banks will no longer dispense series D notes. You can still use the notes just like before so there's nothing to worry about.

Here is an article (in Japanese):
http://www.boj.or.jp/type/release/zuiji07/un0701a.htm

 

[Claudio74]

thank you very much for the quick answer!

 

[ArmandV]

How do you tell the difference (not that it matters)? I have some Japanese banknotes that I obtained in Los Angeles (I am leaving today for Japan).

 

[Claudio74]

How do you tell the difference (not that it matters)? I have some Japanese banknotes that I obtained in Los Angeles (I am leaving today for Japan).

go to Wikipedia and look for "Japanese_yen", there you can find the full set of japanese bank notes

 

[NekoMama7]

Are you arriving at Narita? Then, just use one of the currency exchange booths at the Narita Airport upon your arrival. That's what I always do. You'll probably get better rates there than in Italy.

Then, one less thing to worry about.

I got some older bills in my wallet as I only visit once a year or so. Never got a problem. If you are concerned with older currencies you already have, you can always stop by at any bank and ask them to either check or change them.

 

[ArmandV]

I checked the Wiki on the currency and mine are all fine. Thanks. Right now I am in Tokyo. Spent most of this evening with the hotel staff getting my laptop configured right.

 

[Claudio74]

Are you arriving at Narita? Then, just use one of the currency exchange booths at the Narita Airport upon your arrival. That's what I always do. You'll probably get better rates there than in Italy.
Then, one less thing to worry about.
I got some older bills in my wallet as I only visit once a year or so. Never got a problem. If you are concerned with older currencies you already have, you can always stop by at any bank and ask them to either check or change them.

That's really a good suggestion, i'll just keep the old notes that i already have and exchange the rest once in Narita
Thanx