TOKYO -- For people accustomed to handling cash -- hard, physical cash -- it will be a sad day when banknotes disappear and be replaced by central bank digital currencies in the brave new world of the cashless society. The rise of digital currencies reminds us that well-designed banknotes can be artworks in their own right, telling a compelling story about the country that issues them.
Life
Japan's new banknote celebrates maverick venture capital pioneer
From currency to potato chips, Eiichi Shibusawa is a fitting hero for tumultuous times
Eiichi Shibusawa, known as “the father of Japanese capitalism,” will grace Japan's 10,000 yen note from 2024, when a new series of banknotes will come into circulation.
Read Next
Latest on Life
