Japan police arrest 5 over counterfeit Emperor Hirohito commemorative silver coins

A joint investigation team including Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced Jan. 7 the arrest of four men on ...
Charlotte Observer

‘Phantom’ coins — believed to be destroyed after WWII — found in warehouse in Japan

A company in Japan found thousands of “phantom” coins, believed to have been destroyed after World War II, in a warehouse. Photos show the rare ceramic currency. Shofu Inc., a dental equipment ...
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If You Own Any of These 12 Japanese Coins, They Could Earn You up to $1.9M

If you’re a coin collector or are interested in becoming one, you can find some fascinating choices by expanding your search to Japan. Japanese coins are known for their distinctive designs and ...
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Japanese shops lose as 500 won coins mistaken for yen

The Fuji News Network (FNN) reported on the 20th that cases are continuing to occur in shops in Fukushima, Tokyo, and other areas where 500 Korean won coins are mixed into piles of 500 Japanese yen ...
News Tribune

‘Phantom’ coins — believed to be destroyed after WWII — found in warehouse in Japan

A company in Kyoto found thousands of rare ceramic coins made during metal shortages of the 1940s and believed to have been destroyed. Photo from the Japan Mint A company in Japan found thousands of ...