Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan, Numismatic museum in Nihonbashi-Hongokuchō, Tokyo, Japan.
The Currency Museum displays an extensive collection of monetary artifacts, including ancient coins, paper notes, and currency-related objects from different periods of Japanese history.
The museum opened in November 1985 to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the Bank of Japan, showcasing the evolution of Japanese currency from the 8th century onwards.
The exhibition features the Wadōkaichin coins from 708 AD, representing the first officially minted currency in Japan and marking a significant shift in economic practices.
Located near Mitsukoshimae Station on the Ginza and Hanzomon lines, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM without admission fees.
A specialized exhibit allows visitors to experience the physical weight of 100 million yen through an interactive model display at the museum.
Location: Nihonbashi-Hongokuchō
Inception: November 1985
Official opening: November 1985
Operator: 日本銀行金融研究所
Address: 東京都中央区日本橋本石町1-3-1 103-0021
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:30-16:30
Website: https://imes.boj.or.jp/cm/english
GPS coordinates: 35.68544,139.77160
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43
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