10 000 Yen - Shōwa (Reign) 61 (1986) front 10 000 Yen - Shōwa (Reign) 61 (1986) back
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10 000 Yen - Shōwa Reign

61 (1986) year
Silver (.999) 20 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Shōwa (1926-1989)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
61 (1986)
Calendar
Japanese - Shōwa era
Value
10 000 Yen 10 000 JPY = USD 67
Currency
Yen (1871-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
20 g
Diameter
35 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#35952
Rarity index
63%

Reverse

Large chrysanthemum with legends around

Lettering:
• 日本国 • 御在位六十年 •
壱万円 • 昭和六十一年

Translation:
• State of Japan • Imperial reign of six decades •
10,000 Yen • Year 61 of Shōwa

Engraver: Ikuo Hirayama

Edge

Reeded

Comment

According to the Japanese Ministry of Finance, highquality fake coins made out of silver do exist.
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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10,000 Yen Showa 61 (1986) silver coin from Japan is that it features an image of Emperor Hirohito, also known as Emperor Showa, on the obverse side, while the reverse side features a beautiful depiction of a Japanese pheasant, a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Japanese culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
61 (1986)  10000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 000 Yen - Shōwa (Reign) 61 (1986) coin.