Japan Mint conducts annual weight test of coins

Japan Mint conducts annual weight test of coins

Senior Japanese Vice Finance Minister Minoru Kihara (C) takes part in the annual "Trial of the Pyx" at the Japan Mint Osaka head office on Oct. 27, 2017. The test is conducted to ensure the weight of the coins falls within the stipulated range of allowance. (Kyodo) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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