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10 Sen - Shōwa Not issued
20 (1945) year| Porcelain (white) | 2.5 g | - |
| 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 (white) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#165192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Issuing authority vertical in center, date below
Lettering:
大
日
本
年 十 二 和 昭
Translation:
Great Japan
Year 20 of Shōwa
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Sen - Shōwa (Not issued) 20 (1945) coin from Japan made of Porcelain (white) weighing 2.5 g is that it was never actually issued or circulated, despite being minted. This is due to the fact that the Shōwa era ended in 1945, and the coin was not released until after the war, when the Japanese government had shifted its focus to rebuilding the country and introducing new currency. As a result, this coin remains a rare and unique collector's item, offering a glimpse into an alternate history of Japanese currency.
