If people in the disaster areas have banknotes and coins that are torn or soiled, they can be exchanged for new ones based on criteria specified by law. The Bank has been increasing the staff at teller windows at its branches, in the hopes that this will be of some help in restoring the economy in the disaster areas.
BIS central bankers’ speeches  9  Concluding remarks Today, I have explained the current situation and near-term outlook for Japan’s economy. I have also talked about the challenge Japan’s economy faces in each of the coming phases of rebuilding, revival, and further growth. The earthquake suddenly threw Japan into a crisis.