Convert Japanese Yen to United States Dollar
Please provide values below to convert Japanese Yen [JPY] to United States Dollar [USD], or Convert United States Dollar to Japanese Yen.
How to Convert Japanese Yen to United States Dollar
1 JPY = 146.8312 USD
Example: convert 15 JPY to USD:
15 JPY = 15 × 146.8312 USD = 2202.468 USD
Japanese Yen to United States Dollar Conversion Table
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Japanese Yen
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is the official currency of Japan, used as the country's primary medium of exchange.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1871 during the Meiji Restoration, the Yen replaced the previous complex monetary system and has undergone various reforms, including decimalization in 1954, to modernize Japan's currency system.
Current Use
The Yen is widely used in Japan for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade, and is one of the most traded currencies globally.
United States Dollar
The United States Dollar (USD) is the official currency of the United States of America, used as a standard unit of monetary value and exchange.
History/Origin
The USD was established in 1792 with the Coinage Act, replacing the Continental Congress's Continental Currency. It has since become one of the world's dominant reserve currencies, influenced by the economic growth of the U.S. and global financial markets.
Current Use
The USD is widely used domestically and internationally for trade, investment, and as a reserve currency. It is the most traded currency in the foreign exchange market and is used as the standard currency in many international transactions.