TOKYO — Japan issued its first new banknotes in two decades Wednesday, yen packed with 3D hologram technology to fight counterfeiting. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida praised as historic the state ...

Japan issued new versions of its 10,000, 5,000 and 1,000 yen banknotes in July, in the first revamp for two decades. The new bills have improved anti-counterfeit technology including three ...

Japan issued new 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen banknotes in July last year, the first redesign since 2004. The new banknotes incorporate three-dimensional hologram technology to combat ...