What is 200 yen?

200 yen is the currency of Japan, and it is equivalent to approximately $1.93 US dollars (as of September 2021). The currency symbol for yen is "¥" and it is often used in daily transactions in the country. 200 yen is a relatively low denomination, and it can be used to buy small items such as snacks or drinks from vending machines or convenience stores in Japan. The design of the coin features the image of a sakura blossom on one side and the value of 200 yen on the other. The banknotes of the same value have a picture of the great temple of Itsukushima with its famous "floating" torii gate.