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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#165191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Issuing authority on top, big Paulownia Flower (Government Seal of Japan) 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, it was never officially released into circulation. Despite this, a small number of coins were produced and have become highly sought after by collectors.
