Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

Hello. This is a new correspondent, Hanes.
With the "Tokyo Art Antique" held in April, I started to look around various galleries, but I gradually got the impression that many of them are easy to see and enter on the first floor facing the street.
Of course, there are many exceptions, but I guess there are many opportunities to walk around the town and enter a shop that is noticeable?
This time, I would like to introduce an interesting gallery on the upper floor of the building that is known to those who know it.

The gallery is located in the Universal Coin store in Ginza.



This is a store that deals with antique coins that have asset value for investors rather than for collectors.
The gallery is easy to see even those who want to see valuable antique coins!

As a personal matter, one of my hobbies is collecting British distribution commemorative coins and antique coins (almost replicas, but some genuine).
When I talk to my friends, it is often said that it is "astringent" or "maniac".
However, the first Roman emperor Augstus, the French emperor Napoleon,
And he was the founder of the Losschild family, Mair Amshell Roschild.
The historical figures were actually collectors of antique coins.
If you say that, would you be interested in antique coins?

During the visit in April, many ancient coins representing the history of cast money are displayed.
I was impressed by seeing the money I saw in the textbook in front of me.
This gallery has a very different atmosphere from ordinary art galleries.
Antique coins There are plenty of commentary materials that are easy for beginners.
I forgot the time and was able to read messages and propagandas engraved on small lumps of gold and silver.



The next gallery, which has only British commemorative coins (those at the time of throne or coronation), is now available.
The atmosphere of the British Museum
It is said that the interior is inspired by the large public bath of Karakara, which many people may know in the movie "Termae Romane".

The limited number of commemorative coins will usually only be used as a succession of assets in the noble family.
It's a valuable substitute that you can't easily see.
Such antique coins are more secure than investing elsewhere.
In the last 10 years, it has been attracting attention in Japan, and the market is expanding.
Even in Ginza, where overseas luxury brands are expanding, I was surprised that there was such a luxurious gallery!



Unfortunately, it's a price that I can't afford.
As an antique coin enthusiast, it was very eye-catching.



In addition, seminars are held regularly for those who are interested in investing in antique coins.
The British antique coins used at that time and the history reflected in them are described.
They also showed me a video that was easy to understand.
The symbols of flowers and animals inscribed in English coins show the composition of the country, the history of development, and the origin of the king.
I was able to reconfirm that it was full of fun different from Japanese coins.



I would like to see antique coins in a luxurious space just like the British Museum....
This is a gallery in Ginza that is known to those who know it recommended for such people.

[References]
Naoki Nishimura, "Exploring the value of antique coins loved by rulers of the world" (published by laws and regulations, 2017).

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