This book covers historical coins from the origins of Japanese currency to the present day, with detailed explanations for each one. Each coin is born with its own political, social, and economic background. Learning about the background of each coin will increase your interest in coins. It is packed with a variety of information not included in the "Japanese Currency Catalog," such as specialized classifications by type, introductions to coins with different characteristics, and how to identify various coins. Please use this book together with the currency catalog as a guide for collecting.

Edited and published by: Japan Numismatic Dealers Association

A5 size, 212 pages, full color