New 500 yen coins to be circulated from Aug. 1

New 500 yen coins to be circulated from Aug. 1

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows new 500 yen coins designed to prevent the use of counterfeit coins in vending machines. The new coins will begin to be circulated Aug. 1, according to the Finance Ministry.

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