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 ...

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The yen advanced past the psychological level of 140 against the dollar as investors sought alternatives to the greenback amid increasing risks for US assets. With the independence of the Federal ...

while the 500 yen coin will be redesigned around 2021. The new 10,000 yen note will feature famed industrialist Eiichi Shibusawa. He was a driver of Japanese industry from the 19th through early ...

In summer or in autumn?" Two different collection boxes were placed close by, one for "summer" and the other for "autumn," instructing people to toss 100-yen coins into the box of their choice.

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 ...

JPMorgan analyst sees rising recession risks fueling a bearish outlook for the U.S. dollar. Yen preferred over franc as cheaper defensive bet amid stagflation fears and falling U.S. real yields.

The latest capsule toy vending machine can take four 500-yen coins in addition to five 100-yen coins. With their sophisticated designs, gacha gacha toys have become increasingly popular among adults.