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10 Yen - Shōwa Smooth edge
| Bronze (95% Copper, 4-3% Zinc, 1-2% Tin) | 4.5 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 34-64 (1959-1989) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 10 Yen 10 JPY = USD 0.07 |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Copper, 4-3% Zinc, 1-2% Tin) |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#922 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath
Lettering:
10
昭和四十九年
Translation: Year 49 of Shōwa
Edge
Plain
Comment
In Shōwa 61 (1986) a new die design was introduced with various changes to the details of the Phoenix Hall.Three main differences as referred to in the JNDA catalog:
