Spirit Coin

[Posted： 2025/06/26]

Spirit Coin refers to currency used in the afterlife?in other words, in the Other World.

In Japan, it is traditionally buried or cremated alongside the deceased as payment to cross the Sanzu River, which flows through the Buddhist underworld.

In Japan, it was often referred to as Rokumonsen or Rokudousen because six coins were used as the required fare. In the past, actual currency was used for this purpose.

However, since the mon currency unit was abolished and damaging real money is punishable under modern law, printed reproductions are now used instead of actual coins or bills.

While this article refers to the "Other World," the belief that "currency exists and is used even after death" is not unique to Japan.

Though "money" in the afterlife may differ somewhat from that of this world, the concept implies that effort or labor is still quantified in some form?even beyond death.

Furthermore, on this site?The OTHER WORLD COLLECTION?Spirit Coins are also used to obtain additional content.