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100 Yen - Shōwa
| Silver (.600) (60% Silver, 30% Copper, 10% Zinc) | 4.8 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 34-41 (1959-1966) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 100 Yen 100 JPY = USD 0.67 |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.600) (60% Silver, 30% Copper, 10% Zinc) |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#9582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Value in front of horizontal reeded mirrored segments, regnal era on top, date below
Lettering:
昭 和
１００
三十九年
Translation:
Shōwa
Year 39
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Yen coin from Japan made of Silver (.600) is that it was minted during the Shōwa era, specifically between 1959 and 1966. This coin was a standard circulation coin and was made of an alloy that consisted of 60% silver, 30% copper, and 10% zinc. It weighed 4.8 grams and had a diameter of 26.5 millimeters. Despite being made of a valuable metal like silver, this coin was widely used in Japan during its time and was an important part of everyday transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 (1959) | 110000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 35 (1960) | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 36 (1961) | 15000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 38 (1963) | 45000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 39 (1964) | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 40 (1965) | 62500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 41 (1966) | 97500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Yen - Shōwa 34-41 (1959-1966) coin.
