MonaCoin is the first alternative cryptocurrency developed in Japan. It is based on the popular Japanese character, Mona. MonaCoin has a Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism and uses a version of the Lyra2RE mining algorithm that was first used by Vertcoin.
MonaCoin has an enthusiastic user base that has developed a variety of Mona-based web applications and services. MonaCoin holders also use the coin as a tipping system.

E-Dinar Coin is a Delegated Proof-Of-Stake (DPoS) cryptocurrency that is designed to be sustainable and energy efficient. The company behind E-Dinar will invest part of its income in the development of urban projects focusing on clean water and air.