Japanese Banknote makeover in July and prompts businesses to go cashless

Japanese banknotes are about to get their first design makeover in 20 years. The new notes will have enhanced security measures and will include universal design features to make it easier to distinguish between each of them.

The bills will incorporate the latest anti-counterfeiting technology including 3D holograms whose appearance will change depending on the angle from which they are viewed. The banknotes will also have 11 raised lines that can be recognized by touch. The Arabic numbers on the notes will be larger which will be a big help for people who are unable to read Japanese and they will be put into circulation on 3rd July.