© Japan Mint
© Japan Mint
10 000 Yen - Reiwa 150 years Japan post
3 (2021) year| Gold (.999) | 15.6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Reiwa (2019-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 3 (2021) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Reiwa 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 | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#284171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Entrance to the former Tokyo Central Post Office surrounded by legend.
Lettering:
郵 便 制 度 150 年
TOKYO CENTRAL POST OFFICE
〒
• 10000 YEN • 令 和 3 年 •
Translation:
150 years postal system
Year 3 of Reiwa
Edge
Slanted reeding
Comment
The depicted mailbox was Japan’s first mailbox and the work scene is based on "Picture Scroll of the Postal Industry, No. 6" from the 1890s.The 〒 symbol on the reverse symbolizes a Katakana テ (te) the first letter of 逓信省 [teishinshō] “Ministry of Communication", denoting a post office.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 150th anniversary of Japan Post, which was established in 1871. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Emperor Naruhito, while the reverse side depicts a stylized image of a postbox and a cherry blossom tree, symbolizing the country's rich cultural heritage and the important role of the postal service in connecting people and communities.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 (2021) | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 000 Yen - Reiwa (150 years Japan post) 3 (2021) coin.
