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Edo

江戸 ／ edo　—　People & places

A Japanese city, the seat of the warrior government.

Eiraku Tsūhō (Yongle Tongbao) Eiraku Tsūhō (Yongle Tongbao)AD 1408– Kōshū ichibukin (one-bu gold of Kai) Kōshū ichibukin (one-bu gold of Kai)Later 16th century–1860s Keichō koban (oval gold piece) Keichō koban (oval gold piece)AD 1601
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⚠ Gold in the east, silver in the west—the currency used within the country was divided by region. There were two standards within one country, and exchange between them was necessary.