Photos show the reddish brown coins. “Phantom” coins or “phantom” currency are an unusual type of Japanese Yen coin made of ceramic during the metal shortages of WWII, according to an FAQ ...

Two different collection boxes were placed close by, one for "summer" and the other for "autumn," instructing people to toss 100-yen coins into ... into contemporary Japan and its culture.

She became one of the first Japanese women to study in the United States at 6 years old, and went on to found ... production of the new notes and 500 yen coins is expected to generate demand ...

This supplied photo shows the front side of the commemorative 500 yen coin for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, featuring its official mascot Myaku-Myaku. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan on ...

The Japanese yen should remain supported in the near-term after hitting a seven-month high against the dollar amid concerns ...