Japan Introduces New 3D Holographic Banknotes

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Japan will start issuing new banknotes on July 3.

An Overview of the News

• These banknotes feature cutting-edge holography, making the portraits of historic figures appear to rotate in 3D.

• The new technology allows visually impaired people to feel and discern the banknotes they are holding.

• Tactile marks will make the banknotes recognizable by touch.

• By the end of March next year, nearly 7.5 billion new banknotes will be printed.

• Existing banknotes will remain valid after the introduction of the new banknotes.

About Japan

• Capital: Tokyo

• King: Prince Naruhito (The reign of the 126th king will be known as 'Riwa'.)

• Prime Minister: Fumio Kishida

• Currency: Japanese Yen