‘Phantom’ coins — believed to be destroyed after WWII — found in warehouse in Japan
A company in Japan found thousands of “phantom” coins, believed to have been destroyed after World War II, in a warehouse. Photos show the rare ceramic currency. Shofu Inc., a dental equipment ...
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Buried Treasure: The Le Câtillon II Hoard and the Mystery of Jersey’s Celtic Riches
Hidden for more than two millennia, the Le Câtillon II hoard is the largest Celtic coin trove ever discovered. But was it a ...
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Boxes of ceramic ‘phantom coins’ from WWII found in Kyoto
A total of 15 million ceramic coins, valued at 1 sen, 5 sen and 10 sen, were produced during World War II. However, they were disposed of following the war and gained the nickname “phantom coins.” ...