In addition to the formulation and implementation of monetary policy, the regulation and supervision of banks, is another critical function of the Bank. The Bank is also responsible for designing, producing and issuing currency, which is a means of payment for transactions and a store of value.
Sources: IMF; OECD. 200 150 100 50  %  Japan y/y % chg.  30 25 20 15 10 5 0  0 -5 CY 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 00 05 10 15 20  4  Chart 5  I. Looking at the Present: Is the Mild-Inflation Regime Over?