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'''Zenni''' is the main currency of the [[Dragon World]]. Its symbol is a Z intersected by two parallel vertical lines, and its value is roughly equal to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_yen Japanese yen,]<ref name="SEG">{{Cite guidebook|Title="The Truth About the 'Dragon Ball' Manga: 'Toriyama Thought of It Like This' Special, Part 2" | '''Zenni''' is the main currency of the [[Dragon World]]. Its symbol is a Z intersected by two parallel vertical lines, and its value is roughly equal to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_yen Japanese yen,]<ref name="SEG">{{Cite guidebook|Title="マンガ「DRAGON BALL」の真実〜トリヤマはこう考えていたよスペシャル〜part２"|Book=23|Page=p. 93}}<br>{{Cite web|URL=https://www.kanzenshuu.com/translations/seg-character-volume-truth-about-dragon-ball/|Website=Kanzenshuu|Title="The Truth About the 'Dragon Ball' Manga: 'Toriyama Thought of It Like This' Special, Part 2"}}</ref> which also exists in the [[Dragon World]].<ref name="J11">{{Cite manga|Series=Jaco|Chp=11}}</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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==Value== | ==Value== | ||
[[Akira Toriyama]] elaborated on the value of zenni in the ''[[Super Exciting Guide: Character Volume]]''.<ref name="SEG"/> | [[Akira Toriyama]] elaborated on the value of zenni in the ''[[Super Exciting Guide: Character Volume]]''.<ref name="SEG"/> | ||
{{Quotation|'''How much is one zenni worth in yen?'''<br>It’s easy to understand: I envisioned them as the same as yen.|Akira Toriyama}} | {{Quotation|'''How much is one zenni worth in yen?'''[...]<br>It’s easy to understand: I envisioned them as the same as yen. [...]|Akira Toriyama}} | ||
However its value seems to fluctuate, as currencies do. In ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'', we learn that 100 billion zenni is equal at that time to 150 billion yen.<ref name="J11"/> | However its value seems to fluctuate, as currencies do. In ''[[Jaco the Galactic Patrolman]]'', we learn that 100 billion zenni is equal at that time to 150 billion yen.<ref name="J11"/> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Manga Debut | Dragon Ball Chapter 16 |
| Anime Debut | Dragon Ball Episode 9 |
Zenni is the main currency of the Dragon World. Its symbol is a Z intersected by two parallel vertical lines, and its value is roughly equal to the Japanese yen,[1] which also exists in the Dragon World.[2]
Overview
Zenni bills are seen occasionally throughout the anime and manga. The most commonly-seen denomination is the 10,000-zenni bill, and these are often collected in bundles of 100 bills (one million zenni).
Value
Akira Toriyama elaborated on the value of zenni in the Super Exciting Guide: Character Volume.[1]
How much is one zenni worth in yen?[...]
It’s easy to understand: I envisioned them as the same as yen. [...]
— Akira Toriyama
However its value seems to fluctuate, as currencies do. In Jaco the Galactic Patrolman, we learn that 100 billion zenni is equal at that time to 150 billion yen.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "マンガ「DRAGON BALL」の真実〜トリヤマはこう考えていたよスペシャル〜part２". Dragon Ball Super Exciting Guide: Character Volume. Japan: Shueisha, 03 April 2009. ISBN 4-08-874804-7. (p. 93)
"The Truth About the 'Dragon Ball' Manga: 'Toriyama Thought of It Like This' Special, Part 2". Kanzenshuu. - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Toriyama, Akira. Jaco the Galactic Patrolman Chapter 11: "Galactic Patrol Mission Accomplished". Weekly Shōnen Jump, 2013 #44. Japan: Shueisha, 30 September 2013.