500,000 WWII ‘phantom coins’ that were thought to have been destroyed found in Japan
A treasure trove of 500,000 ceramic coins from WWII, once thought destroyed, has been unearthed in a Japanese warehouse.
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Over 500,000 rare Japanese ceramic coins discovered in Kyoto
About 500,000 ceramic coins produced because of metal shortages during World War Two but never circulated have been discovered in Kyoto City, western Japan. The Japan Mint recently announced that ...
‘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 ...