[jdk8u-dev] Request for approval: 8216396: Support new Japanese era and new currency code points in java.lang.Character for Java SE 8

[Seán Coffey]

Seeking approval to push to jdk8u-dev. A fix for JDK 11 Updates is also 
under review.

Further details on Maintenance Release plans within RFR email.

JBS record : https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/browse/JDK-8216396
review thread: 
http://mail.openjdk.java.net/pipermail/jdk8u-dev/2019-January/008446.html

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Regards,
Sean.