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What was the Japanese coin before yen?
What was the Japanese coin before yen?
BlockchainBaron
Wed Nov 06 2024
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I'm curious about the history of Japanese currency. Specifically, I want to know what the Japanese coin was called before the yen came into use.
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SapphireRider
Fri Nov 08 2024
The mon remained in circulation until the early Meiji period in 1871.
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JejuJoyfulHeart
Fri Nov 08 2024
The mon served as the currency of Japan during a significant historical period.
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Federico
Fri Nov 08 2024
It was introduced during the Muromachi period in 1331.
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Federico
Thu Nov 07 2024
During this time, it co-existed with the new sen currency until 1891.
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RainbowlitDelight
Thu Nov 07 2024
Japanese history is rich with various forms of currency.
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