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1 Yen - Heisei
| Aluminium (100% Aluminium) | 1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Heisei (1989-2019) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1-31 (1989-2019) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Heisei era |
| Value | 1 Yen 1 JPY = USD 0.0067 |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium (100% Aluminium) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#983 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Big value within two inner circles, date below
Lettering:
1
平 成 四 年
Translation: Year 4 of Heisei
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Yen coin made of aluminum (100% Aluminium) weighing 1g has a unique feature. It's designed with a rounded edge, which makes it easily distinguishable from other coins. This design was introduced to help the visually impaired tell the coin apart from others.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (1989) | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2 (1990) | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 (1991) | 220000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 (1992) | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 (1993) | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6 (1994) | 227000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 (1995) | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 (1996) | 189000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 (1997) | 212000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 (1998) | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 11 (1999) | 280000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (2000) | 226000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (2001) | 238000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 (2002) | 242000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 15 (2003) | 275000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 (2004) | 283000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 17 (2005) | 258000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 18 (2006) | 247000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 19 (2007) | 201800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 20 (2008) | 168200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 21 (2009) | 132000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 22 (2010) | 130187 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 23 (2011) | 108000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 24 (2012) | 103000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 25 (2013) | 102000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 26 (2014) | 124013000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 27 (2015) | 82004000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 28 (2016) | 574000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 29 (2017) | 477000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 30 (2018) | 440000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 31 (2019) | 566000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Yen - Heisei 1-31 (1989-2019) coin.
