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 ...

said the increase of 10,000-yen notes in circulation “is a reflection of the growing sense of anxiety in the world.” The Japanese Bankers ... bank notes and coins circulating among homes ...

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 ...