TOKYO -- With a new Imperial era just a few weeks away, Japan is giving its currency a new look. The government announced the first revamp of the 1,000 yen (about $9), 5,000 yen and 10,000 yen bank notes since 2004.
Finance Minister Taro Aso unveiled the changes in a news conference on Tuesday morning. Distribution of the new bills will begin in the first half of fiscal 2024.
