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1000 Yen - Heisei Akita
23 (2011) year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 40.0 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Heisei (1989-2019) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 23 (2011) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Heisei era |
| Value | 1000 Yen 1000 JPY = USD 6.72 |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 40.0 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#123663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Cherry blossoms, crescent and snowflakes.
Latent images in largest snowflake.
Lettering:
(47/60)
地方自治六十年
1000
YEN
平成23年
Translation:
60 years of local autonomy
1000
Yen
Year 23 of Heisei
Edge
Slanted reeding right
Comment
Nobu Shirase was the explorer born in Akita. He had had great ambitious for a polar expedition from his early days in Akita famous for its heavy snowfall. On January 16th, 1912, Shirase landed on Antarctica and headed to the South Pole together with four of his team members. Unfortunately, they had to give up a chance to reach the South Pole because of lack of food and so on, but, one of the glaciers in Antarctica was named "Shirase Gracier".In addition to Nobu Shirase, Akita Silver Coin features the unique traditional folk event and ritual observed through Oga Peninsula in Akita. It is called "Namahage" , and in this event, men wearing eerie demon masks and holding scary but fake tools made of wood make house-to-house visits in a settlement to ask each family, "Who is a crying child, who is a lazy child?"
Coin case:
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Interesting fact
The 1000 Yen - Heisei (Akita) 23 (2011) coin from Japan features a unique design that showcases the prefecture of Akita's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stunning image of the Akita Dog, a breed known for its loyalty and intelligence, while the reverse side features a beautiful representation of the Akita Kantō Festival, which is a traditional dance performance that takes place in the prefecture. The coin's design is a celebration of the region's history and traditions, making it a truly special collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 (2011) | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Yen - Heisei (Akita) 23 (2011) coin.
