What happened to the silver one yen coins minted from 1871 to 1897?
I'm curious about the fate of the silver one yen coins that were produced between 1871 and 1897. What became of them?
Why did Japan issue silver one yen coins?
Japan issued silver one yen coins as a currency reform measure. These coins were introduced to facilitate smaller transactions and improve the circulation of currency within the economy, especially for everyday purchases and small exchanges.