bakufu

幕府　—　Names of money

The government by which the warrior houses ruled Japan.

Eiraku Tsūhō (Yongle Tongbao)AD 1408– Keichō koban (oval gold piece)AD 1601 Kan'ei Tsūhō (bun issue)AD 1668–

⚠ It was this entity, not the Imperial Court, that held the right to issue currency. Who issues the currency shows who holds the real power.