10 000 Yen - Heisei (Speed Skating) 10 (1998) front 10 000 Yen - Heisei (Speed Skating) 10 (1998) back
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10 000 Yen - Heisei Speed Skating

10 (1998) year
Gold (.999) 15.6 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Heisei (1989-2019)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
10 (1998)
Calendar
Japanese - Heisei era
Value
10 000 Yen 10 000 JPY = USD 67
Currency
Yen (1871-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
15.6 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#84835
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Emblem of the Olympics, value, dates and Gentiana plant

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
1998
NAGANO
10000
YEN
平成10年

Translation: Year 10 of Heisei

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10,000 Yen Heisei (Speed Skating) 10 coin from Japan is that it features a unique design that showcases the sport of speed skating. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of a speed skater in motion, while the reverse side features the logo of the Heisei era, which was the era during which the coin was minted (1989-2019). The coin's gold composition and limited mintage of 15,000 coins also make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and sports enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
10 (1998)  55000 - - - - - -

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