100 Yen - Heisei (Sanyō) 27 (2015) front 100 Yen - Heisei (Sanyō) 27 (2015) back
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100 Yen - Heisei Sanyō

27 (2015) year
Copper-nickel clad copper 4.8 g 22.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
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
References
Numista
N#72451
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 (Sanyō) 27 (2015) coin from Japan features a unique design that commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Heisei era, which began in 1989 and ended in 2019. The coin's design includes an image of a phoenix, which is a symbol of rebirth and renewal in Japanese culture, and is meant to represent the era's themes of peace and prosperity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
27 (2015)  2292000 - - - - - -

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