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10 Yen - Shōwa Pattern
| Nickel brass (Cu 55%~60% / Zn 22%~29% / Ni 16%~18%) | 2.79 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 25-26 (1950-1951) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 10 Yen 10 JPY = USD 0.07 |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (Cu 55%~60% / Zn 22%~29% / Ni 16%~18%) |
| Weight | 2.79 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Issuing authority on top, date at the bottom
Lettering:
日本國
昭和二十六年
Translation:
Japan
Year 26 of Shōwa
Comment
"The first ten yen coins made after World War II were authorized by law on March 2, 1950 by prime minister Shigeru Yoshida. These coins were to be made of German Silver, and act as "temporary subsidiary coins". A total of 432,970,000 ten yen coins minted in this new alloy were recorded as struck by the end of that year. By the end of 1951 almost 800 million of these coins had been minted and were waiting to be distributed. None of the German silver coins minted between 1950 and 1951 ever circulated as the coins were eventually melted. The decision to melt the coins came as the Korean War had driven nickel prices to about 4.1 million yen per ton."Source: Wikipedia
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Yen - Shōwa (Pattern) 25-26 (1950-1951) from Japan is that it was designed by the famous Japanese artist, Taro Okamoto, who is known for his modernist sculptures and monuments. The coin features a unique design that showcases the artist's style and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 (1950) | 432970000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 26 (1951) | 313430000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Yen - Shōwa (Pattern) 25-26 (1950-1951) coin.
