Japanese Yen to Angolan Kwanza — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Japan, Myanmar, Zimbabwe

Currency Code, Symbol: JPY, ¥

Denominations of coins in circulation: ¥1, ¥5, ¥10, ¥50, ¥100, ¥500

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: ¥1000, ¥2000, ¥5000, ¥10,000

History: The Japanese yen (international symbol: ¥, code: JPY, number 392) is the sole official currency in Japan. The currency unit is part of the main world reserve currencies. JPY is an international name used on exchange markets and in currency exchange offices.Sens are used as change for the Japanese yen. Every JPY has 100 sens. The ¥ currency unit has been issued in 1871. Yen replaced a metallic monetary system of Tokugawa. Every year, the Japanese Mint prints series of commemorative coins dedicated to 47 prefectures. The front is decorated in the same way for all of them, and the back side has sightseeing locations and important natural monuments.Read More

Country of Circulation: Angola

Currency Code, Symbol: AOA, Kz

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 kwanzas

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 kwanzas

History: The Angolan kwanza (Kz) is issued only in one country – Angola. Traditionally, the AOA abbreviation is used to denote this monetary unit. Since 1999, one Angolan kwanza equals 100 centimos, but it was previously subdivided into lwei.The currency itself was issued in 1977 replacing the old Angolan escudo. A monetary reform restricted the exchange of escudo to new notes. The government turned a part of old units into debt obligations to the population. Now, the Angolan kwanza is printed at the Russian enterprise Goznak.Read More