3D holograms to prevent forgery of Japan's new bank notes

Arabic numerals will be made larger for the elderly and foreign visitors

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Japan's new bank notes will feature more detailed watermarks to guard against counterfeiting. (Photo by Hirofumi Yamamoto)

HISAO KODACHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- To prevent counterfeiting, Japan will employ cutting-edge three-dimensional holographic technology on a trio of new bank notes that will begin circulation in the first half of fiscal 2024.

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