Japanese 5 Yen CoinThe Japanese 5 yen coin is also called go en . Because it sounds the same as the go en of destiny, many Japanese people believe that having a 5 yen coin around helps them find what the Universe has in store for them. It could be a soul mate, a dream job, the perfect house, etc. In shrines and temples, it is also the coin of choice when tossing a token offering into the collection box ( saisen bako) whilst saying a prayer of thanks and or a wish for