JAPANESE COINS & CURRENCY
COPPER COIN OF THE
SHOGUNS OF JAPAN
This
undated copper 1 Mon coin of Japan was minted in the mid 18th century,
a time when the power of the
Shoguns was at its
peak.
It is in the traditional "cash coin" style featuring a round coin with
a square center hole. The round is said to represent heaven,
while
the square represents the earth, thus the coin is a perfect combination
of heaven and earth. A more realistic explanation is that
because
the coin was cast, the square center hole made it easier file off the
casting
flans. Either way, it is an inexpensive and historic coin from
this
important period of Japanese history.
Item
JP-C1JAPAN 1 MON (1636-1756) (C1.1) F-VF out
UNUSUAL
OLD HANSATSU
NOTE OF JAPAN
The Shoguns of Japan were military leaders. From the 16th century until
the Meiji Restoration in 1868 they dominated Japanese society. The
Emperor
was little more than a religious figurehead. Emphasis was placed on
military
achievement and contact with foreign influences was shunned. During
this
period many local clans, merchants, communities and banks issued their
own currency. These tall, thin notes (approximately 6" x 1.5", 160mm x
40mm) printed on heavy paper were known as Hansatsu. They
come in
a variety of designs, ranging from simple to intricate. Because of the
lack of English language references of this very extensive series, the
notes are usually not identified by issuer. This unusual hansatsu note
is printed on thick, blue paper.
Item
PM-JP-HAN-BLUE JAPAN BLUE HANSATSU
NOTE, Kasai
(Hyogo Prefecture), 1 Momme Rice Note, 1863, Fine-Very Fine $10.00
RARE
LARGE-SIZE HIGH
DENOMINATION FEUDAL JAPANESE NOTE
This rare, attractive, large-size, high denomination Japanese hansatsu
is twice the width of most hansatsu notes. The note was made to be
folded in half, so it could be carried like regular hansatsu.
The
note is a 10 Momme silver issued in Bunsei 1 (1818AD) by the feudal
domain of Sesshu (Settsu) Amagasaki, which was located near Osaka. Like
other hansatsu, the note is block printed on heavy rice
paper.
Two blue stripes and assorted seals were added to prevent
counterfeiting. There is a small hole at the top of the note so it
could be pinned down.
Item
PM-JP-HANSBIG JAPAN LARGE 10 MOMME NOTE
1818AD
F-VF $95.00
SCARCE MEIJI ERA
HANSATSU NOTES FROM
JAPAN
The Meiji restoration in Japan in 1868 was a major transformation in
Japanese society, changing it from a closed feudal regime under the
Shoguns to a modern, industrial society. Among the changes
was abolishing the locally issued, long, thin Hansatsu notes.
This set of three Japanese Hansatsu notes were issued during the early
years of the Meiji restoration, before the introduction of modern Yen
denominated banknotes in 1873. Included are the 5 Bu, 1 Momme
and 3 Momme. The notes all have a similar design featuring a
fisherman on one side. The reverse has a large Japanese
character written in black ink over the printed design. The
notes range in length from about 4 ½ inches (134mm) for the 5
Bu to 6 ¼ inches (137mm) for the 3 Momme.
Item
PM-JP-MEIJI-HAN JAPAN SET OF 3 MEIJI
HANSATSU
NOTES, 1868-1873 Fine
$24.50
JAPAN COMMEMORATES
THE 1972 SAPPORO
WINTER OLYMPICS
Japan
issued this commemorative 100 Yen coin in 1972 to celebrate the
Sapporo Winter Olympic games. It was the first winter Olympic
games to be held outside of Europe or North America. The 30mm coin is
much larger than the regular issue 100 Yen. One side features the
Olympic torch and the other depicts the Olympic rings.
Item
JP-SAPPORO JAPAN 100 YEN 1972 WINTER OLYMPICS
Y84
UNC. $5.75
OFFICIAL
JAPANESE MINT SETS 
Every time we have offered these attractive Japanese mint sets, they
have been a complete sell-out! This time we managed to a few of the
sets from the 1980's. The 6 coin sets contains the
1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500 Yen coins plus an official mint
medal. The 500 Yen pictures a Pawlownia flower.
Cherry blossoms are on the 100 Yen. The 50 Yen portrays
Chrysanthemum blossoms and has a center hole. The 10 Yen
portrays the Phoenix Hall of the Byōdō-in temple which was built in
1053AD. The 5 Yen pictures a gear and an
ear of rice around its center hole. A young,
sprouting tree is on the 1 Yen. The 1982 and 1983 sets come
in a wallet. The later sets are in a hard plastic case. The
coins are Brilliant Uncirculated.
Item
JP-SET82 JAPAN 1982 OFFICIAL MINT SET, 6 COINS
+ MEDAL IN PLASTIC WALLET $19.95
Item
JP-SET83 JAPAN 1982 OFFICIAL MINT SET, 6 COINS
+ MEDAL IN PLASTIC WALLET $21.00
Item
JP-SET84 JAPAN 1984 OFFICIAL MINT SET, 6 COINS
+ MEDAL IN PLASTIC CASE
$21.00
Item
JP-SET86 JAPAN 1986 OFFICIAL MINT SET, 6 COINS
+ MEDAL IN PLASTIC CASE
$21.00
Item
JP-SET88 JAPAN 1988 OFFICIAL MINT SET, 6 COINS
+ MEDAL IN PLASTIC CASE
$19.95
Item
JP-SET89 JAPAN 1989 OFFICIAL MINT SET, 6 COINS
+ MEDAL IN PLASTIC CASE
$21.00
Item
JP-SET99 JAPAN 1999 OFFICIAL MINT SET, 6 COINS
+ MEDAL IN PLASTIC CASE
$19.95
2012 JNDA THE CATALOG OF JAPANESE
COINS AND BANKNOTES
An excellent book listing and pricing Japanese coins
and currency from ancient times to the present, including WWII Occupation issues
for China and Japanese Invasion Money. Includes coins and varities not found in
the Krause catalogs. Prices in Yen. Text in Japanese but has English titles and
headings so it is easy to use. 292 pages, plus a pull out chart of Japanese
commemorative coins. soft cover. Highly recommended for collectors of Japanese coins or paper money.
Item BK-JNDA12 2012 JNDA THE
CATALOG OF JAPANESE COINS AND BANKNOTES.
$35.00
Also see:
WWII
JAPANESE INVASION MONEY
JAPANESE OCCUPATION OF MANCHUKUO
10 SEN ALLIED MILITARY CURRENCY FOR OCCUPIED JAPAN
FIBER COIN
FROM MANCHUKUO
<--
PREVIOUS PAGE NEXT
PAGE -->
TABLE OF
CONTENTS FOR THE INTERESTING STUFF CATALOG
INDEX OF
COINS AND BANKNOTES IN THE INTERESTING STUFF CATALOG
SECURE
ON-LINE CREDIT CARD ORDER PAGE
ORDERING INFORMATION
scale with which to judge image sizes
All items are guaranteed to be genuine, unless clearly indicated otherwise.
NOTE: All pictures are of a
typical item taken from
stock. Because we have multiples of most items, the item you
receive
may not look exactly the same, however it will be as described.
Please add postage.
California residents include
7.25% sales tax. 3-week return privileges.
Personal checks, Money Orders, (pay to Joel Anderson )VISA,
MasterCard, Discover, American Express and Paypal ( pay to Joel@JoelsCoins.com )
accepted.
CLICK
HERE FOR OUR SECURE
ON-LINE CREDIT CARD ORDER PAGE
Joel Anderson
PO Box 365
Grover Beach, CA 93483-0365
USA
Phone 1 805 489 8045 Fax 1 805 299 1818
email: orders@joelscoins.com
CLICK ON THE PAGE
YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT:
Japan
issued this commemorative 100 Yen coin in 1972 to celebrate the
Sapporo Winter Olympic games. It was the first winter Olympic
games to be held outside of Europe or North America. The 30mm coin is
much larger than the regular issue 100 Yen. One side features the
Olympic torch and the other depicts the Olympic rings. 