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COINS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 11, 2019
Japan starts minting first coins of Reiwa Era
Japan Mint began producing ¥500 and ¥100 coins Thursday stamped with the year of issue as "Reiwa one," following the start of the new imperial era on May 1.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 10, 2019
Japan Mint to issue commemorative gold and copper coins to honor new emperor
The Finance Ministry said Friday that it will issue two types of coins commemorating the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 18, 2019
Huge demand for final Heisei Era coins forces Japan Mint to hold lottery
The Japan Mint had to hold a lottery after it was overwhelmed with demand for a proof coin set engraved with the final year of the Heisei Era.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 27, 2018
Japan to issue coins commemorating 2019 Rugby World Cup
Japan will issue gold and silver coins to commemorate the country's hosting of next year's Rugby World Cup, the Finance Ministry said Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 7, 2018
Japan to issue coins commemorating Emperor Akihito's 30-year reign
Japan will issue commemorative coins in both copper and gold next year to celebrate Emperor Akihito's 30th year on the throne, the Finance Ministry said Tuesday.
JAPAN
May 6, 2015
Commemorative Tokyo Olympics coins said in the works
The government has begun preparations to issue a variety of commemorative coins for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, with the first eyed for release just after the end of the 2016 Games in Brazil, a government source said Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 31, 2014
Supplier of ¥1 coins ends four-year hiatus for Abe's sales tax hike
Akao Aluminum Co., the only supplier of ¥1 coins, has produced its first batch in four years to meet an expected surge in demand for small change as the consumption tax jumps to 8 percent on Tuesday.
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 29, 2013
¥1, ¥5 coin output resumes for tax
The Finance Ministry is considering resuming production of ¥1 and ¥5 coins for circulation in fiscal 2014 in anticipation of increased need when the consumption tax is raised to 8 percent next April, officials said.
Reader Mail
Jul 8, 2007
Different take on the Serbs
As an Australian Serb who migrated to Australia in the late 1980s, I would like to thank Gregory Clark for his July 2 article, "Serbia owed justice." The reason is that for many years I have been reading so much nonsense published by the media about the Serbs and how evil they are. It's so rare to find, or should I say read, something that is balanced and, more importantly, holds the truth.

Longform

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