Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan facts for kids
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Entrance of Japan Currency Museum
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| Established | 1985 |
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| Location | Tokyo, Japan |
| Type | Numismatic museum |
The Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan (貨幣博物館, Kahei-hakubutsukan) is a museum about money in Japan.
The mission of the museum is to help increase visitors’ understanding of the history of Japanese money. Pure gold oban are on display. Pre-yen "sen" coins are also exhibited.
The Museum is near the Bank of Japan building in the Chūō Ward of Tokyo.
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History
The museum opened in November 1985.
In 2002, the Bank of Japan gave the Museum it collection of old gold and silver coins. These coins had historical and cultural significance.
Gallery
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Wadōkaichin is 8th century Japanese copper coin
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Local coins in use during Japan's Bakumatsu period
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Gold standard one yen banknote, 1916
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Images for kids
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Philoxenus Indo-Greek coin in the Indian square standard.
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Antialcidas wearing the kausia.
See also
In Spanish: Museo de la Moneda del Banco de Japón para niños
