I'm curious about the 5 yen coin. I want to know what it represents, its history, and its current usage in Japan. Is it still in circulation or has it been phased out? What does it look like and what material is it made of?
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Federico
Tue Feb 18 2025
The five-yen coin in Japan features a unique design with a hole in its center, similar to the 50 yen coin.
mia_rose_painter
Tue Feb 18 2025
This particular design has led to an interesting superstition surrounding the coin.
CryptoElite
Tue Feb 18 2025
In Japanese, the words for "five yen" and "destiny" share the same pronunciation, which is "go en."
SamuraiHonor
Mon Feb 17 2025
As a result, five yen coins are believed to be lucky and are often seen as symbols of good fortune.
Tommaso
Mon Feb 17 2025
When visiting temples or shrines in Japan, it is customary to make offerings to the gods or deities.