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1 Rin - Meiji ND
1869 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Meiji (1867-1912) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1869 |
| Value | 1 Rin (0.001 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#27007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sunrays extanding from hole, text below
Lettering: 錢ー換枚十以
Translation: Exchange ten coins for one sen
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Rin coin was designed by a Japanese artist named Yoshinori Katsukawa, who was also a renowned painter and printmaker. He was commissioned by the Japanese government to create a new design for the coinage during the Meiji period, which was a time of rapid modernization and Westernization in Japan. The Pattern 1 Rin coin features an image of a phoenix on one side and the Japanese imperial crest on the other, symbolizing the country's cultural heritage and its commitment to modernization. The coin was minted in 1869, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.
