Banknote & Postage Stamp Museum, Currency and postage museum in Ōji, Japan
The National Printing Bureau Museum exhibits Japanese banknotes, stamps, passports, and securities across two distinct exhibition floors in a modern building.
The institution opened its doors in 1971 to commemorate the centenary of the National Printing Bureau and relocated to its current location in 2011.
The museum displays the evolution of Japanese currency designs and printing techniques, reflecting the nation's technological advancements through different historical periods.
Located three minutes from Ōji Station, this free admission museum welcomes visitors from 9:30 to 17:00, offering interactive displays about counterfeit prevention techniques.
Visitors can experience the weight of one hundred million yen and examine rare stamps with specific serial numbers, including the AA000004AA ten thousand yen note.
Location: Ōji
Inception: 1971
Operator: 独立行政法人国立印刷局
Address: 東京都北区王子1-6-1 114-0002
Opening Hours: 9:30 - 17:00
Website: http://npb.go.jp/ja/museum
GPS coordinates: 35.75432,139.73927
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:33
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