Pound To Japanese Yen (GBP/JPY)

The exchange rate of the Pound to Japanese Yen rose +0.29% in the last 24 hours.

Historical Fluctuations of the GBP to JPY Exchange Rate

The overall value of the Pound against the Japanese Yen has increased by +4.47% in the last 3 months. The Pound continues to rise compared to the Japanese Yen in the last 7 days. In terms of market value, a Pound was worth 189.31 Japanese Yen 3 months ago and is now valued at 197.79 Japanese Yen. That rise favors the currency exchange rate for consumers or travelers visiting Japan at the moment. You will get more Japanese Yen for your Pound, thereby extending your purchase power while visiting. The trend history chart illustrates these recent changes. You can also plug in and convert the number of Pounds (or Japanese Yen) in the currency calculator above.

The Japanese Yen

The Japanese Yen is the official currency of the country of Japan with the symbol designated as '¥'. The currency trades with the world market under the currency code (ISO: JPY). Currently, there are denominations of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, and 500 yen coins in circulation since 2009. As for banknotes, the current series was issued in 2004 with 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, and 10,000 yen notes in circulation. The Japanese Yen is the third most traded currency in the world and the most heavily traded currency in Asia.

Travel Tip

Before vacationing, we recommended you exchange Pounds to Japanese Yen, or other currencies, at your local bank or credit union, as you will, in general, get much better exchange rates than you would at airport kiosks, where rate hikes are common and expected. Although conveniently located at your port of entry, currency exchange kiosks will also charge convenience fees per transaction. Another option to save money while vacationing is to pay any charges you incur with a "no-foreign-transaction-fee-credit-card".

Travel Pocket Guide

The currency calculator above can be used online but will also work in low-bandwidth areas if the page is already loaded in your browser. It will work in airplane mode or when your device is offline. Additionally, you can print the handy pocket conversion guides below when traveling to Japan or take a screenshot on your mobile device. Find instructions on how to take a screenshot on your particular device here.