Issued from today.

Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture".

By AI of "Isesaki FM".

New banknotes will be issued from today.

Issuance of new banknotes will begin on the 3rd.

The 10,000 yen note will feature Shibusawa Eiichi, a businessman who is considered the father of Japanese capitalism and has close ties to Gunma Prefecture, including being involved in the establishment of the Tomioka Silk Mill.

The 5,000 yen note will feature Tsuda Umeko, an educator who worked hard to improve the status of women.

The 1,000 yen note will feature Kizasato Shibasaburo, a microbiologist who established a treatment for tetanus.

This is the first time the banknotes have been updated in 20 years since 2004, and the aim is to prevent counterfeiting and improve usability. .