Japan to issue new banknotes
日本宣布发行新版货币
Japan plans to introduce a series of new banknotes featuring new designs and incorporating next-generation anti-counterfeiting technology, the government said Tuesday.
日本政府9日表示，该国计划推出一系列全新设计、使用下一代防伪技术的新纸币。
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said that three different banknotes will be revamped, with the update marking the first change since 2004.
日本财务大臣麻生太郎称，将对三种不同面值的纸币进行更新，这是2004年以来日本首次重新设计纸币。
According to Aso, the new 10,000 yen bill will feature industrialist Eiichi Shibusawa.
据麻生介绍，新版1万日元纸币上印有实业家涩泽荣一的图像。
He is known as "the father of Japanese capitalism", and also founded Japan's first modern bank.
涩泽荣一被视为"日本资本主义之父"，他设立了该国首家现代银行。
The new 5,000 yen bill will carry an image of Umeko Tsuda, an educator in Japan known for advancing female education.
新版5000日元上印的人物是日本教育家津田梅子，她以推广女性教育而闻名。
The new 1,000 yen bill, meanwhile, will feature bacteriologist and physician Shibasaburo Kitasato.
新版1000日元上将印有细菌学家兼内科医生北里柴三郎的形象。
The government's decision to issue new banknotes coincides with the beginning of the new Imperial era, Reiwa.
日本政府决定发行新版纸币正值该国新年号"令和"启用之时。
The new era will begin on May 1 when Crown Prince Naruhito ascends the throne.
新年号将于5月1日皇太子德仁继位后启用。
The new banknotes are expected to be issued and enter into circulation in 2024.
预计上述新版纸币将于2024年发行和流通。
