Major Japanese research firm R Company released the inaugural "Coin Literacy Index (CLI)" in May 2026. Based on a survey of 20,000 people nationwide, the index quantifies monetary history literacy by prefecture and generation. While Kanto and Kinki regions scored high, a notable decline among those under 30 underscores the urgency of industry-wide awareness initiatives.
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May 2026: Major Japanese Research Firm Releases Inaugural "Coin Literacy Index" — Regional and Generational Monetary History Literacy Visualized via 20,000-Person Survey
Source: 日本マーケティングリサーチ協会・貨幣文化研究分科会|Published: May 23, 202611d ago
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