1000 Yen - Heisei (Gunma) 25 (2013) front 1000 Yen - Heisei (Gunma) 25 (2013) back
1000 Yen - Heisei (Gunma) 25 (2013) photo
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1000 Yen - Heisei Gunma

25 (2013) year
Silver (.999) 31.1 g 40.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Heisei (1989-2019)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
25 (2013)
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
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#123675
Rarity index
84%

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25年

Translation:
60 years of local autonomy
1000
Yen
Year 25 of Heisei

Edge

Slanted reeding right

Comment

Tomioka Silk Mill was established in 1872 by the Japanese government, with an aim to realize the mass-production of the silk, as well as to improve the quality of this principal export item of Japan at that time. It was equipped with the Western silk-reeling technology, and became a model for other silk mills founded in various regions after that. It had been working also on the breed improvement of silkworms, and played a central role in developing the silk industry in Japan. The original main buildings, such as East Cocoon Warehouse, are still well preserved, though it finished the operation in 1987. It was designated as a National Historic Site in 2007, and as a National Important Cultural Property in 2008.

It is said that more than 400 women workers recruited from all over Japan had learned the techniques of machine-reeling here and became leaders of silk industries in their home towns with great contributions.

Interesting fact

The 1000 Yen - Heisei (Gunma) 25 (2013) coin from Japan is part of a series of commemorative coins issued by the Japanese government to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Heisei era, which began in 1989 and ended in 2019. The coin features a unique design that showcases the prefecture of Gunma, which is known for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stunning image of Mount Haruna, a dormant volcano located in Gunma, while the reverse side features a picture of a Japanese pheasant, a symbol of the prefecture. The coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
25 (2013)  100000 - - - - - -

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