Asahi Metal Fine's Silver Products Adopted as Furusato Nozei Return Gifts in Bando City, Ibaraki Prefecture

Asahi Metal Fine Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Nobuo Tajima; hereinafter "the Company") announces that the following silver products, manufactured using silver recycled at the Company's Bando site (Bando City, Ibaraki Prefecture), have been adopted as Furusato Nozei return gifts by Bando City. These products will be available for application sequentially from April 2026 via various Furusato Nozei portal sites.

This marks the first time that the Company's products have been adopted as Furusato Nozei return gifts. These return gifts were developed as silver products that cater to a wide range of uses, from daily use to celebratory occasions and commemorative gifts, leveraging the precious metal refining and processing technologies that the Company has cultivated over many years.

■ Overview of Furusato Nozei Return Gifts

Silver Granules (Starting April 1, 2026)

Silver Celebration Set, Silver Memorial Plate (To be released sequentially)

■ Bando City Furusato Nozei Portal Site

https://www.city.bando.lg.jp/page/dir000062.html#applicationBlock

■ Our Commitment to Regional Contribution

The Company considers it an important mission to contribute to regional revitalization across Japan through the Furusato Nozei system, and to widely disseminate the value of high-quality precious metal products manufactured domestically.

Through the adoption of these products as return gifts, we hope to contribute to enhancing the appeal of Bando City and to provide an opportunity for more people to learn about the cultural and artistic value of silver products.

■ Significance from an ESG Perspective

【 E: Environment 】

The Company continuously strives to reduce the use of natural resources and minimize environmental impact by utilizing recycled precious metal raw materials and promoting resource circulation and energy saving in production processes.

The silver products selected as Furusato Nozei return gifts also adopt these environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, communicating the value of sustainable precious metal utilization to society.

【 S: Social 】

The Company believes that collaborating with local communities through the Furusato Nozei system is an important social initiative that leads to the revitalization of the local economy and the promotion of local attractions.

By having our products adopted as return gifts by Bando City, we aim to deliver high-quality silver products made in Japan and the culture of Japanese craftsmanship to more people, thereby realizing a virtuous cycle where local communities and companies create value together.

【 G: Governance 】

The Company thoroughly implements transparent and reliable business operations by ensuring compliance, securing traceability, and strengthening quality control systems.

The products adopted as Furusato Nozei return gifts are also manufactured and managed under such governance systems, and are offered as products that can be chosen with confidence.

■ Future Developments

Moving forward, the Company will continue to leverage its expertise in precious metal manufacturing to promote product development that combines quality, reliability, and design. We will also actively engage in regional revitalization through collaboration with local governments, and promote corporate activities that contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

【Company Profile】

Company Name: Asahi Metal Fine Co., Ltd.

Business Activities: Precious metal refining, manufacturing, and sales business

Corporate Website: https://www.asahimetalfine.com/

Comprehensive Service Site: https://www.asahigrellia.com/

【Contact Information for this Matter】

Asahi Metal Fine Co., Ltd. Retail Business Division

E-mail: [email protected]