Here are 12 Japanese coins or coin sets with values that rise to nearly $2 million, according to the CoinValueLookup website. ... 4. 2 Yen, Year 13 (1880): $114,000.

A company in Japan found thousands of “phantom” coins, believed to have been destroyed after World War II, in a warehouse. ... Today, 1 yen is worth 0.65 cents in USD, less than a penny.

“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 page from the Japan Mint. Mass ...

The Japan Mint identified the unusual discs as a rare type of WWII currency known as “phantom” coins, according to an Oct. 18 Facebook post. Photos show the reddish brown coins.

The Japan Mint identified the unusual discs as a rare type of WWII currency known as “phantom” coins, according to an Oct. 18 Facebook post. Photos show the reddish brown coins.

The Japan Mint identified the unusual discs as a rare type of WWII currency known as “phantom” coins, according to an Oct. 18 Facebook post. Photos show the reddish brown coins.

The Japan Mint identified the unusual discs as a rare type of WWII currency known as “phantom” coins, according to an Oct. 18 Facebook post. Photos show the reddish brown coins.