Japanese Yen (JPY) Betting Sites & Online Casinos

Japenese Yen is the third most traded currency in the world after USD and EUR and is the official currency of Japan. Unofficially, it is also used by the country Zimbabwe, as the country does not have its own currency.

There are a handful of bookmakers, poker sites, and bingo sites that accept deposits in Japanese Yen, including well-known brands like Betfred, and Ladbrokes. There is a bit more choice though when it comes to casino, as 7 Sultans Casino, JackpotCity Casino, and Red Flush Casino also take deposits in JPY.

About the Currency

The name 'yen' in Japanese means 'round object' and their coins were inspired by the 19th century Spanish dollar coins, which had been in circulation in Japan. The Japanese government decided to make their own, so in 1871, the Japanese Yen was introduced.

The international symbol for the Japanese Yen is ¥ with bank notes available as 1000, 2000, 5000, and ¥10,000. Coins include 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, and ¥500.

Exchange Rates

Japan is the third largest country by nominal gross domestic product and the fourth largest by purchasing power. For the most accurate exchange rates in comparison to the Yen, please visit XE.com.

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