BANK OF JAPAN Virtual Tour of the Bank

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the Old Building: exhibition room


Image: large balance on display
[Large balance]
There are two balances that were used for weighing gold and silver, one of which was made in 1895. The balances are almost as wide as an adult's arm span. They can measure to an accuracy of 0.1 gram, but require great skill to use, so they could be operated only by experienced staff.

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