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Japanese ryō
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Later contribution1868
Japanese silver monme / ginme accountingDocumented · Later contributionThis currency
Japanese ryōDates, conversion terms and evidence 1 connection
Japanese silver monme / ginme accounting Japanese ryō
1868DocumentedLater contribution or absorption
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Japanese ryōSuccessor or branchJPY
Japanese yenKeep going forwardExplore all 6 descendants +
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Japanese ryōSuccessor or branch1871
Japanese yenDocumentedSuccessor or branch1905–1946
Korean yen / won before the North–South currency separationDocumentedSuccessor or branch1946
Taiwan dollarDocumentedLater absorption1947
North Korean wonDocumented · Later contributionSuccessor or branch1953
South Korean hwanDocumentedLater absorption1962
South Korean wonDocumented · Later contributionDates, conversion terms and evidence 6 connections
Japanese ryō Japanese yen
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1962DocumentedLater contribution or absorption
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Read the evidence and qualifications ↗Korean yen / won before the North–South currency separation North Korean won
1947DocumentedLater contribution or absorption
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