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Japanese coins - overview (22 coins)
Various Japanese coins from feudal to modern times. They look pretty different from coins I usually see (various times for European and Middle East land).
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History of Yen monetary unit
The history of the Japanese Yen, as a monetary unit, is rich and spans several centuries. Here's an overview:Origins: The concept of the Yen as a unit of currency dates back to the 19th century during the Meiji Restoration (1868-1912). Before this period, Japan used a variety of currencies, including the Mon, the Koban, and the Ryō, which were ...