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匁 | |
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Unit | |
Symbol | 匁 (Momme) |
Denominations | |
Subunit | |
1⁄10000 | Fun (分) |
Banknotes | 1匁 |
Coins | 4.6匁,[a] 5匁, 8匁, 9.2匁 10匁 |
Demographics | |
User(s) | Japan |
Issuance | |
Central bank | Ginza |
This infobox shows the latest status before this currency was rendered obsolete. |
Momme (匁) is both a Japanese unit of mass and former unit of currency. As a measurement, Momme is part of a table of Japanese units where during the Edo period it was equal to 1⁄10 ryō (aka Tael). Since the Meiji era 1 momme has been reformed to equal exactly 3.75 grams.[2] The latter term for Momme refers to when it was used as a unit of currency during the Edo period in the form of silver coins.[2][3] As a term, the word "Momme" and its symbol "匁" are unique to Japan.[2][4] The Chinese equivalent to Momme is qián (Chinese: 錢), which is also a generic word for "money".[2][5] While the term Momme is no longer used for currency, it survives as a standard unit of measure used by pearl dealers to communicate with pearl producers and wholesalers.[6]
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