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10 Sen - Shōwa
| Aluminium | 1.2 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 15-18 (1940-1943) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 10 Sen (0.10 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.49 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#5438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Double petal cherry blossom flanked by dots with authority on top and date below
Lettering:
· 本日大 ·
年七十和昭
Translation:
· Great Japan ·
Year 17 of Shōwa
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Sen coin from Japan's Shōwa era (1940-1943) is that it was made of aluminum, which was a unusual choice for coins at that time. Most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold, but the use of aluminum was seen as a way to reduce the cost of production and make the coinage more accessible to the general public. This decision was also influenced by the fact that aluminum was a relatively new material at the time and its use in coins was seen as a way to promote its development and use in other industries.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 (1940) | 575600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 (1941) | 944900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 17 (1942) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 18 (1943) | 756000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Sen - Shōwa 15-18 (1940-1943) coin.
