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

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#72452
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

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 27th year of the Heisei era, which was a significant year in Japanese history as it marked the end of the Showa era and the beginning of the Heisei era. The coin's design features a stylized cherry blossom, which is a symbol of Japan and represents the country's commitment to peace and prosperity. Additionally, the coin's copper-nickel clad copper composition makes it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
27 (2015)  2304000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Yen - Heisei (Tōhoku) 27 (2015) coin.