100 Yen - Shōwa (Okinawa Expo) 50 (1975) front 100 Yen - Shōwa (Okinawa Expo) 50 (1975) back
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100 Yen - Shōwa Okinawa Expo

50 (1975) year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 4.8 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Shōwa (1926-1989)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
50 (1975)
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
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#9253
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Value in center, surrouned by text, Expo emblem above

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
EXPO'75 OKINAWA
100
昭和50年

Translation: Year 50 of Shōwa

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Shōwa era, which was a time of significant cultural and economic growth in Japan. The coin's design features a portrait of Emperor Hirohito, who ruled Japan during this period, and the reverse side depicts the Okinawa Expo, which was a major international event held in 1975 to promote peace and understanding among nations. The coin's unique blend of copper and nickel also makes it stand out from other coins of its time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
50 (1975)  120000000 - - - - - -

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