"It was announced that each banknote will be renewed in 2024."
In recent years, it seems that it will change in about 20 years, so it is surprising that 20 years have passed since it became the current banknote.
These new banknotes, but this time the most expensive "History of 10,000 Yen Bills" I would like to introduce about.
Speaking of 10,000 yen bills, Yukichi Fukuzawa Mr. Miss!
This is the face of the 10,000 yen note! (That's natural)
10,000 yen, also known as "Sakichi!"
The image has taken root, hasn't it?
That should be that, what should I hide? It was a change of banknotes 20 years ago, and although there was a change in the design, the portrait did not change as Mr. Satoshi.
That means that for 40 years, the 10,000-yen note was Mr. Satoshi.
This is unavoidable even if the 10,000-yen note belongs to Mr. Satoshi.
The one who looks cute is the one who will take the place of Mr. Satoshi.
Absolutely, there is no doubt about the criticism.
However, Eiichi Shibusawa will be the face of the new 10,000 yen note. If you know what kind of person you are, I think it will not be a long time before "10,000 yen =Eiichi".
So, what is Eiichi Shibusawa, who was newly selected as a 10,000-yen note, Yukichi Fukuzawa, who loves everyone, and even earlier 10,000-yen notes?
I would like to introduce you.
What is Yukichi Fukuzawa, the face of the 10,000-yen note that everyone loves?
When does Yukichi Fukuzawa's 10,000-yen note start?
November 1, 1984 The portraits of the 1000-yen bills and 5000-yen bills were changed when the new tickets were issued in 2004, but only the 10,000-yen bills have the same portraits and remain Satoshi-san. did.
For 40 years, the 10,000-yen note will be Mr. Satoshi.
The reason why the portrait did not change at this time was that Mr. Satoshi's portrait was too suitable for anti-counterfeiting. Mole or mole ...
And since Junichiro Koizumi, who was the Prime Minister at the time, was from Keio University, and Satoshi was the founder of Keio University, he said he strongly opposed that he could not choose any other person. ..
What kind of person is Yukichi Fukuzawa?
1835 , Nakatsu in Osaka Born as a child of a low-ranking samurai in the warehouse of the domain (currently Oita prefecture).
Famous Ryoma Sakamoto at the end of the Edo period Sanya Saigo Takamori He is the same age as San et al. It feels like someone who has been active in recent years with a selfish image. Of course when I was young, Chonmage was.
Around 19 years old , Learn Dutch in Nagasaki, but 23 years old When I went to Edo as a Dutch teacher, I was shocked that foreigners spoke English and couldn't understand the Dutch language they learned at all.
Since it was difficult to obtain books other than Dutch due to isolation in Japan, Mr. Satoshi started studying English by himself.
The cram school that opened around this time became the basis of Keio University and was founded . It has been with.
Around 25 , Shogunate warship Kanrin Maru Travel to the United States ..
Katsu Kaishu who was on board together It is said that he did not get along well with him until his later years. "Kanrin" Meaning to get close to each other, but w
After returning to Japan, Mr. Satoshi's first published vocabulary " Revised Chinese English " 』 Published. In this, the word "v" is used to describe the pronunciation of "v", which is common in modern times.
In addition, I accompanied the dispatch of the European envoy as a translation and visited each European country.
This experience is 'Western affairs' It is summarized in the book. The contents are wide-ranging, such as politics, taxes, banknotes, companies, schools, newspapers, hospitals, banks, steam engines, etc.
In the Meiji era, he was asked to serve by the new government, but he declined, and after that he did not take office and became a commoner from a samurai.
Around 33 , Taking his own cram school from the era name at that time, he named it "Keio Gijuku" and began to devote himself to his educational activities.
By the way, the most famous "Academic Recommendation" by Satoshi-san. ..
"Heaven does not create a person above a person, does not create a person below a person" in the opening passage This word, which denied the common sense of Japanese people at that time, seems to be a translation from the United States Declaration of Independence, not Mr. Satoshi's word.
Is Eiichi Shibusawa the "father of Japan"?
What kind of person is Eiichi Shibusawa, the face of the 10,000 yen bill from 2024?
1840 , Musashi Province It is born in the house of a wealthy farmer who has wealth and power in (currently Saitama Prefecture). You're five years younger than Satoshi.
It is said that this kind of family led to commercial talent and rationalist ideas.
In youth, Shindo Munenryu And Hokushin Ittou style Engaged in swordsmanship such as Sonnojoi I wake up to the idea of and make a plan for the defeat, but it is canceled due to the persuasion of his cousin.
Around 25 , Yoshinobu Ichihashi When Yoshinobu became the 15th Shogun of the Tokugawa clan, he became a bakushin and traveled to European countries . Will be done.
Taisei Hokan When the Edo Shogunate disappeared, he was ordered to return to Japan, and the new Meiji government Ministry of Finance Will be selected.
Meiji 6 When he retired from the Ministry of Finance, he was the oldest bank in Japan, Daiichi National Bank . Established (currently Mizuho Bank).
In addition to this, he has led the establishment of many regional banks and is involved in the establishment of more than 500 companies that transcend genres such as Tokyo Gas, Oji Paper, Tokyo Express Railway, Imperial Hotel, Sapporo Breweries, and Kirin.
Thanks to these achievements, "Father of Japanese Capitalism" He is called.
Not adopted because there is no beard?
1963 , A new 1000-yen bill was issued, but when choosing the portrait, the first Prime Minister Ito Hirobumi Although he fought with Mr. San until the final selection, "If you don't have a beard, you will be forged" It was not selected for such reasons.
However, after 60 years, it was equipped with the latest anti-counterfeiting technology and was selected as the face of the highest amount of 10,000 yen bill.
You were the one who could be hired at any time.
By the way, Mr. Satoshi also has no beard ...
The first 10,000 yen note is "Prince Shotoku"!
High price at that time !? The beginning of the 10,000 yen bill!
December 1, 1958 Issuance started from, and the payment suspension date is January 4, 1986, so it has been used for about 17 years.
Nowadays, it is a common 10,000 yen bill, but since the starting salary for college graduates at that time was about 13,000 yen, it seems that there was a debate about the necessity of issuing high-value banknotes.
Currently speaking, pick up Is it an image like a 10,000 yen bill?
What is Prince Shotoku, the most famous person in Japanese history?
First, the name Prince Shotoku was given by posterity for his achievements, " Prince Shotoku ". Is the name at that time. It takes a little effort to remember as the same person.
574 years , 31st generation Emperor Emperor Born as the second prince of.
33rd generation Suiko Emperor Under Soga no Umako "Twelve Stage Cap and Rank" And "Seventeen-article Constitution" We will achieve great achievements that everyone will have heard.
There are various theories that Prince Shotoku didn't actually exist, and that it was impossible to do such a great achievement alone, but he is still the most famous person in the history of Japanese history.
Summary
This time, I introduced the history of 10,000 yen.
Speaking of bills, I think Japanese people have the image of "Yukichi Fukuzawa". It makes me feel lonely when it changes, but it is also a fresh and beginning to change. The era has also been updated.
It's more fun to think that there was such a history.
In the past, the issuance of 50,000-yen tickets and pick-up tickets was being considered. It is interesting to know the history.
If it were to become a reality, a wad of million yen would become fluent.