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1 Sen - Shōwa Not issued
20 (1945) year| Porcelain (red) | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 20 (1945) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 1 Sen (0.01 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Porcelain (red) |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#165183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Sakura blossoms in the center
Lettering:
本 日 大
年 十 二 和 昭
Translation:
Great Japan
Showa Year 20
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sen - Shōwa (Not issued) 20 (1945) coin from Japan made of Porcelain (red) is that it was intended to be used as a substitute for the standard issue 1 Sen coin, which was made of bronze at the time. However, due to the wartime conditions and the lack of resources, the porcelain coins were never issued and were instead kept in storage. As a result, they are now highly sought after by collectors and are considered a rare and unique piece of numismatic history.
