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100 Yen - Reiwa Cycling
| Copper-nickel clad copper (Cu 87.5%, Ni 12.5%) | 4.8 g | 22.6 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Reiwa (2019-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1-2 (2019-2020) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Reiwa era |
| Value | 100 Yen 100 JPY = USD 0.67 |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper (Cu 87.5%, Ni 12.5%) |
| 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#193683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Emblem of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 surrounded by text
Lettering:
OLYMPIC GAMES TOKYO 2020
TOKYO 2020
• 令和元年 • 100YEN •
Translation: • First year of Reiwa •
Edge
Slanted reeding
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the theme of cycling, which is a popular sport in Japan. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cyclist in motion, with the background of a road and trees, while the reverse side features the Japanese kanji characters for "Reiwa" (令和) and "Cycling" (サイクリング) surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This coin was minted to commemorate the start of the Reiwa era in Japan, which began on May 1, 2019, and to promote the sport of cycling in the country.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (2019) | 3948000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2 (2020) | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Yen - Reiwa (Cycling) 1-2 (2019-2020) coin.
