Interest in large, oval Japanese coins and commemorative coins made of gold is deep-rooted among collectors, as exemplified by a recent bid of more than ¥30 million for a ¥2 gold coin issued in 1880. Read the full story . . . ...full story at Japan Times
from Japan Times on Wed, May 14 2008
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