Ever wonder why Japanese coins look the way they do and why two of them (the 5-yen and 50-yen) have holes? What coin is considered the "good luck" coin?
RocketNews24 has an article that will give you the answers.
They start it with:
A fun way to get a perspective on another country’s history and culture is by looking at the currency used. The materials and design that go into making them can say a lot about what a country holds dear.
So, why don’t we take a quick look through the modern coins used in Japan and learn a little about why they look the way they do and some other tidbits along the way such as what happens when you microwave a one-yen coin and why you shouldn’t do it.To read the full article, go here.
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