100 Yen - Shōwa (Olympics) 47 (1972) front 100 Yen - Shōwa (Olympics) 47 (1972) back
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100 Yen - Shōwa Olympics

47 (1972) year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 12 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Shōwa (1926-1989)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
47 (1972)
Calendar
Japanese - Shōwa era
Value
100 Yen 100 JPY = USD 0.67
Currency
Yen (1871-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
12 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.45 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#6026
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Value over Olympic rings, date below

Lettering:
1972 札幌
✽ 100 ✽
昭和47年

Translation:
1972 Sapporo
✽ 100 ✽
Year 47 of Shōwa

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 1972 Summer Olympics, also known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, which were held in Munich, West Germany. The coin features a design of a runner on the obverse side, symbolizing the spirit of athleticism and competition that defines the Olympic Games.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
47 (1972)  30000000 - - - - - -

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