He gave the find to officials, who quickly identified it as a Japanese 100-mon coin minted sometime between 1835 to 1870. Photos show the 150-year-old coin’s distinctive oval shape, square ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tokyo - Japan's central bank has issued a new 500 yen coin, designed to confound counterfeiters who target vending machines - a ubiquitous feature of city streets in the country. The move was prompted ...