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100 Yen - Heisei Jōetsu
27 (2015) yearCopper-nickel clad copper | 4.8 g | 22.6 mm |
Issuer | Japan |
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Emperor | Heisei (1989-2019) |
Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
Year | 27 (2015) |
Calendar | Japanese - Heisei era |
Value | 100 Yen 100 JPY = USD 0.67 |
Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
Weight | 4.8 g |
Diameter | 22.6 mm |
Thickness | 1.7 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#72453 |
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Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
0-series Shinkansen surrounded by Kanji characters
Lettering:
· 新幹線鉄道開業50年 ·
100 YEN · 平成27年
Translation:
· 50th Anniversary of the Shinkansen ·
100 yen · Year 27 of Heisei
Edge
Slanted reeding
Interesting fact
The 100 Yen - Heisei (Jōetsu) 27 (2015) coin from Japan features a unique design that commemorates the 27th year of the Heisei era, which corresponds to the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Emperor Akihito, while the reverse side depicts a stylized image of a phoenix, which is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Japanese culture. The coin's design was created by the Japanese artist, Takeshi Kawanabe.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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27 (2015) | 2288000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Yen - Heisei (Jōetsu) 27 (2015) coin.