Banknotes of the Japanese yen
The banknotes of the Japanese yen are part of the physical form of Japan's currency. The issuance of the yen banknotes began in 1872, two years after the currency was introduced. Throughout its history, the denominations have ranged from 0.05 yen to 10,000 yen.
1 rin coin
One rin coins were first minted in 1873 shortly after Japan adopted a new currency system under the Meiji Restoration. The rin was the lowest denomination coin of this new system which was based around the yen. All one rin coins are made from a bronze alloy, and are five-eights of an inch (15.75mm) in diameter with a weight of fifteen grains (0.9g). The rin was last minted for circulation in 1884, and were discontinued in 1892. According to a statement in "The Japan Daily Mail" given that year, one rin coins had become inconvenient due to their size. One rin coins were also struck in 1892, but these were not placed into circulation causing them to become rare to collectors.