Japan began circulating its first new banknotes in 20 years

Officials including Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda, Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino and Executive Director Hirohide Kouguchi attend a commemorative event on the day of the new notes of 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen went into circulation, at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo, Japan July 3, 2024. REUTERS/Takahiko Wada