Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan facts for kids
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The Japan Currency Museum in Nihonbashi
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| Established | 1985 |
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| Location | 2-1-1 Nihonbashi-hongokucho, Chūō, Tokyo |
| Type | Numismatic museum |
| Public transit access | Mitsukoshimae |
Welcome to the Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan! This amazing place, also known as the Currency Museum, Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies, Bank of Japan (日本銀行金融研究所貨幣博物館, Nihonginkō-kin'yū-kenkyūjo-kahei-hakubutsukan), is a special museum all about Japanese currency. It is located right in front of the Bank of Japan building in Chūō, a district in Tokyo, Japan.
The museum first opened its doors in November 1985. It helps visitors learn about the history of money in Japan. For example, in 2010, the museum had a cool exhibition. It showed different wallets used during the Edo Period (1603–1867) and the Meiji Era (1868–1912). This helped people see how money was carried and used long ago.
Cool Coins and History
The museum has many interesting items on display. You can see old coins and learn about their stories. These coins show how money has changed over hundreds of years.
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This is a Wadōkaichin coin from the 8th century in Japan. It is one of the oldest Japanese coins.
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This unique square coin belonged to Philoxenus, an ancient Indo-Greek king.
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Here is a coin featuring Antialcidas, another Indo-Greek king, wearing a special hat called a kausia.
More to Explore
If you find the history of money fascinating, there are other topics you might enjoy learning about:
- Japanese currency
- List of museums in Tokyo
Find Out More Online
You can visit the museum's official website to learn even more about Japanese currency and its history.
- Official website: http://www.imes.boj.or.jp/cm/
- Official website (English): https://www.imes.boj.or.jp/cm/english/
See also
In Spanish: Museo de la Moneda del Banco de Japón para niños
