‘Phantom’ coins — believed to be destroyed after WWII — found in warehouse in Japan
Photos show the rare ceramic currency ... “Phantom” coins or “phantom” currency are an unusual type of Japanese Yen coin made ...
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The precipitous fall of the Japanese yen
Japan's economy has not had a good 2024, to say the least. It entered a short recession in February and now is dealing with a crisis surrounding the nation's currency, the yen. The currency's ...
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Yen Strengthens as Japan Maintains Tightening While ECB Moves to Cut Rates
The yen surged on Thursday as Japan stays on track for rate hikes, while the European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to ease.
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People in Japan treated to rare appearance of Northern Lights
But realizing this dream is becoming increasingly difficult as the cost of overseas travel is soaring due to a weakening Japanese yen, which is ... a glimpse of the rare spectacle.