Description: Here's the English translation of the provided text: I will explain the new 1000-yen banknote that began circulation on July 3, 2024. Overview of the New 1000-Yen Banknote The new 1000-yen banknote features the portrait of Shibasaburo Kitasato, a Japanese bacteriologist. This new banknote has the following characteristics: Denomination: 1000 yenYear of Issue: 2024Condition: UNC (Uncirculated)Serial Numbers: 10 consecutive numbers About Shibasaburo Kitasato Shibasaburo Kitasato is a renowned bacteriologist known as the "Father of Modern Japanese Medicine." His main achievements include: Successfully cultivating the tetanus bacillus in pure culture in 1889Determining that tetanus symptoms are caused by bacterial toxins in 1890Contributing to the prevention of tetanus and diphtheria by developing serum therapyDiscovering the plague bacillusEstablishing Japan's first private institute for infectious diseases Significance of the New Banknote Shibasaburo Kitasato was chosen for the new 1000-yen banknote due to his significant contributions to the fields of medicine and bacteriology, and his role as a pioneer in preventive medicine. His research has greatly influenced modern medicine, particularly leading to the development of the tetanus vaccine. The new 1000-yen banknote also carries the meaning of honoring a great person who contributed to the development of Japanese science and technology. This marks the third scientist with connections to the University of Tokyo to be featured, following Hideyo Noguchi who was depicted on the previous 1000-yen note. These 10 consecutive uncirculated new 1000-yen banknotes, being from the initial issue, may become valuable items for collectors.
Price: 159.89 USD
Location: Ginowan, Ginowan City, okinawa
End Time: 2024-12-23T15:03:55.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Type: Banknotes
Year: 2024
Country: Japan
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan