Three major Japanese banks have partnered with a leading cram school chain to launch "Inheritance Preparation × AI Coin Appraisal" courses at over 50 locations nationwide. Using AI tools that identify coin types and estimated values from smartphone photos, the courses help seniors in their 70s discover old coins stored at home. Post-course inquiries to coin specialists have surged, with inheritance-cleared collections emerging as a new supply source for the market.
May 2026: Digital Literacy for Seniors Meets Old Coin AI Appraisal — Major Banks and Cram Schools Launch Inheritance Preparation Courses Featuring AI Coin Identification Tools

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A reference when considering a sale or appraisal. All are dealers and auction houses with a proven track record.
Ginza Coins
Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
One of Japan's most established numismatic dealers. The scale and variety of their regular auctions is among the largest in the country. Their catalogs are considered a benchmark for market pricing.
Japan Coin Auction (JCA)
Tokyo
Holds regular auctions with reliable hammer price data, making it a useful resource for tracking market values. Caters to a wide range of collectors from beginners to advanced buyers.
Taisei Coins
Tokyo
A dealer with an international network. Offers advanced services such as consignment to overseas auctions and NGC/PCGS grading submission. Recommended for high-value or internationally recognized coins.