In August 2023, what has since been dubbed “maboroshi” or phantom coins was found in a Shofu Global warehouse used to keep ...

Phantom” coins or “phantom” currency are an unusual type of Japanese Yen coin made of ceramic during the metal shortages of WWII, according to an FAQ page from the Japan ...

The Japan Mint said on Oct. 9 that the earthen coins, never issued due to the ... were produced during World War II. However, they were disposed of following the war and gained the nickname ...