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From manga to national treasures: Japan may mint anime-themed coins to ... Japan’s Finance Ministry is considering issuing commemorative coins that showcase anime and manga characters alongside national treasures, in a bid to promote Japanese culture and diversify revenue sources, Kyodo reports. Currently, the currency law restricts coin designs to themes of national interest, such as imperial events or the Olympics. A revision would be required to allow cultural motifs like anime. The initiative would mirror international practices. For instance, Britain has released collectible coins featuring Harry Potter and John Lennon, while France minted a coin with Hello Kitty. If approved, Japan’s move could further cement its global reputation as a cultural powerhouse, blending tradition with modern creativity. Earlier, Qazinform News Agency reported that the Japan Minthad begunproducing commemorative silver coins to mark the upcoming Asian Games and Asian Para Games in Nagoya later this year.

The Japanese government is reportedly pushing for a plan to issue ... The Japanese government is reportedly pushing for a plan to issue commemorative coins with its famous pop culture characters, such as cartoons and animations. According to the Asahi Shimbun on the 5th, Japan's Ministry of Finance held an expert meeting the day before and began reviewing related laws to issue commemorative coins containing famous characters. In the meantime, commemorative coins using Japanese content have been released one after another, such as "Hello Kitty Silver Coin" published by France and "Detective Conan" coins introduced by the Pacific Island Bureau Cook System. On the other hand, in Japan, it has been pointed out that it is blocked by legal regulations and cannot properly utilize its contents. This is because commemorative coins can only be issued under the current Japanese law only if they are related to large national and international events such as the royal family's celebration, Olympics, and expos. Unlike commemorative medals manufactured by private companies, commemorative coins issued by the government are considered much more valuable among collectors around the world. Acco…

Japan mulls minting commemorative anime, character coins TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Finance Ministry is considering minting commemorative coins featuring anime and manga characters, as well as national treasur

Japan mulls minting commemorative anime, character coins TOKYO - Japan's Finance Ministry is considering minting commemorative coins featuring anime and manga characters, as well as national treasures, to promote Japanese culture and create alternative sources of revenue, ministry officials said Monday. The ministry may revise the currency law, which currently only permits the use of images pertaining to national interests such as imperial events and the Olympics when minting commemorative coins. The move would follow those by other countries including Britain, which has minted collectible coins featuring Harry Potter motifs as well as those with John Lennon from the Beatles. Some countries have previously produced coins with Japanese motifs. France minted a coin with Hello Kitty, while the Cook Islands generated those with images from anime "Detective Conan," also known as "Case Closed," and film series "Otoko wa Tsurai yo."