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100 Yen - Shōwa Reign
51 (1976) year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 12 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 51 (1976) |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#13962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Big chrysanthemum in center flanked by phoenix, legend above in seal script, value and date below
Lettering:
御在位五十年
100 円 • 昭和51年
Translation:
Imperial reign of five decades
100 yen • year 51 of Shōwa
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Obverse features the stone bridge Kōkyo Seimon Ishibashi, often mistakenly called Niju Bridge, which is the iron bridge Kōkyo Seimon Tekkyō.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 51st year of Emperor Hirohito's reign, also known as the Shōwa era, which was a significant event in Japanese history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 (1976) | 70000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Yen - Shōwa (Reign) 51 (1976) coin.
