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10 Sen - Shōwa Not issued
20 (1945) year| Porcelain (red) | - | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 20 (1945) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 10 Sen (0.10 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Porcelain (red) |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#165185 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Issuing authority on top, sakura blossoms in the center, date at the bottom.
Lettering:
本 日 大
年 十 二 和 昭
Translation:
Great Japan
Shōwa Year 20
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Sen - Shōwa (Not issued) 20 (1945) coin from Japan made of Porcelain (red) is that it was intended to be issued as a replacement for the previously issued 10 sen coin made of bronze, but due to the end of World War II and the subsequent occupation of Japan by the Allied powers, the coin was never officially released into circulation. Instead, a small number of samples were produced and distributed to a select few, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
