The Japanese economy is one of the strongest in the world second only to the United States. In 1995, Japan's GNP (Gross Domestic Product) was $5.1 trillion which was more than half of that of the U.S. for the same year which was $7.2 trillion. The official currency of Japan is the Yen. Bank of Japan notes come in 10000, 5000, 2000 and 1000 denominations. Coins in circulation include the 500, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1 Yen coins. To find out the value of the Japanese Yen in United States Dollars, click on the currency converter on the homepage of the JapanCorner Web site http://www.japancorner.com.