An old Japanese 1 Yen banknote, known as the "Ninomiya 1-Yen Note". Banknote Details Issue Year: This note was first issued in 1946 and represents the first series of Japanese currency issued after World War II. Portrait: The right side of the note features the portrait of Ninomiya Sontoku, a prominent 19th-century Japanese philosopher and agricultural scientist. Technical Description: The note bears the inscription "Bank of Japan" (日本銀行) in Japanese and is characterized by its blue color on the reverse. Currency Identity and History Official Name: Known as "A-go Ichien-satsu" (Series A 1-Yen Note) [10, 11]. Issuance Period: Issued on March 19, 1946, immediately after the end of World War II, as part of an emergency plan to restructure Japan's then-collapsed economy [1, 3]. Circulation Period: It remained legal tender for a long time, with its circulation officially ceasing only in October 1958 [3]. 2. The Portrait (Ninomiya Sontoku) The person depicted is Ninomiya Sontoku (also known as Ninomiya Kinjirō). The choice of his portrait was not random; it carried national messages at the time: Symbol of Perseverance and Work: He is considered a national hero in Japan, symbolizing self-reliance and diligence. He was born very poor and educated himself to become a great agricultural and economic advisor [1, 3]. Economic Message: The purpose of featuring his portrait was to encourage Japanese people to work hard and rebuild the country from scratch after the devastation of the war [3]. 3. Technical Symbols on the Note Imperial Seal: At the top center, you notice the Chrysanthemum Seal, the official seal of the Emperor and the ruling family of Japan [1]. Japanese Texts: At the top: 日本銀行, meaning "Bank of Japan" [1]. In the center: 壹圓, meaning "One Yen" in old Japanese script (Kanji) [11]. Condition: As seen in the pictures Price: Only 25﷼ and the displayed quantity is the only one available.