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1 Yen - Shōwa
| Aluminium (100% Aluminium) | 1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 30-64 (1955-1989) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa 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 | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#1590 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Big value within two inner circles, date below
Lettering:
1
昭和三十九年
Translation:
1
Year 39 of Shōwa
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Yen coin from Japan made of Aluminium (100% Aluminium) weighing 1g has a unique feature. It's the lightest coin ever minted by the Japan Mint, with a weight of only 1 gram. This makes it stand out from other coins in circulation, which typically have a higher weight due to their larger size or use of different materials.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 (1955) | 381700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 31 (1956) | 500900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 32 (1957) | 492000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 33 (1958) | 374900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 34 (1959) | 208600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 35 (1960) | 300000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 36 (1961) | 432400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 37 (1962) | 572000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 38 (1963) | 788700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 39 (1964) | 1665100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 40 (1965) | 1743256000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 41 (1966) | 807344000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 42 (1967) | 220600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 44 (1969) | 184700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 45 (1970) | 556400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 46 (1971) | 904050000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 47 (1972) | 1274950000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 48 (1973) | 1470000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 49 (1974) | 1750000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 50 (1975) | 1656150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 51 (1976) | 928800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 52 (1977) | 895000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 53 (1978) | 864000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 54 (1979) | 1015000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 55 (1980) | 1145000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 56 (1981) | 1206000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 57 (1982) | 1017000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 58 (1983) | 1086000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 59 (1984) | 981850000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 60 (1985) | 837150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 61 (1986) | 417960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 62 (1987) | 230000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 63 (1988) | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 64 (1989) | 116100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Yen - Shōwa 30-64 (1955-1989) coin.
