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100 Yen - Shōwa
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 4.8 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 42-63 (1967-1988) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 100 Yen 100 JPY = USD 0.67 |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#1589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Large value in center, date below
Lettering:
100
昭和47年
Translation:
100
Year 47 of Shōwa
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Yen coin from Japan made of Copper-nickel is that it was designed by a famous Japanese sculptor, Shōtarō Yasui, who also designed several other coins and medals for Japan.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 (1967) | 432200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 43 (1968) | 471000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 44 (1969) | 323700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 45 (1970) | 237100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 46 (1971) | 481050000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 47 (1972) | 468950000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 48 (1973) | 680000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 49 (1974) | 660000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 50 (1975) | 437160000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 51 (1976) | 322840000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 52 (1977) | 440000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 53 (1978) | 292000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 54 (1979) | 382000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 55 (1980) | 588000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 56 (1981) | 348000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 57 (1982) | 110000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 58 (1983) | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 59 (1984) | 41850000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 60 (1985) | 58150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 61 (1986) | 99960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 62 (1987) | 230000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 63 (1988) | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Yen - Shōwa 42-63 (1967-1988) coin.
