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In the early Meiji period, when the "ryo" of the Edo period was replaced by the "yen," five types of gold coins were issued in Japan: 20 yen, 10 yen, 5 yen, 2 yen, and 1 yen.
The old 5 yen gold coin is the only old gold coin that has been issued continuously, and is considered to be the gold coin that supported the gold standard.
This is a popular Japanese gold coin with a dragon design on the front, which is said to symbolize the Emperor, and a brocade imperial flag with a rising sun on the back.
A must-see for collectors!
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