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1000 Yen - Heisei Iwate
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 | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#67049 |
|---|---|
| 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23年
Translation:
60 years of local autonomy
1000
Yen
Year 23 of Heisei
Edge
Slanted reeding
Comment
Iwate commemorative coin focuses on the Hiraizumi cultural heritage newly inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage in this June 2011, the cultural heritage is regarded as a symbol of restoration of Iwate prefecture from the damages by the earthquake and tsunami hit on March 11, 2011.The Konjiki-do Golden Hall was a constructed by Fujiwara no Kiyohira, the founder of a noble family called Oshu Fujiwara in the 12th century. Apart from the roof, it is covered with gold leaf both inside and out. In the hall, the four bodies are placed: Kiyohira, the first Oshu Fujiwara lord, his son, Motohira, Motohira’ s son, Hidehira and Hidehira’ s son, Yasuhira. Chuson-ji lotus was grown up from seeds 800 hundred years ago, which were remained in the Konjiki-do Golden Hall. Pure Land Garden of Motsu-ji temple was constructed by the second and third lords of Oshu Fujiwara clan.
Interesting fact
The 1000 Yen - Heisei (Iwate) 23 (2011) coin from Japan features a unique design that showcases the region's famous "Tono Magari no Kuni" (Tono's Curved Land) landscape, which is known for its picturesque rice fields and rolling hills. The design was created by local artist Yoshiko Kiso, who is known for her beautiful depictions of rural Japan. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts.
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 (Iwate) 23 (2011) coin.
