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1000 Yen - Heisei Kagoshima
25 (2013) year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 40.0 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#123679 |
|---|---|
| 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25年
Translation:
60 years of local autonomy
1000
Yen
Year 25 of Heisei
Edge
Slanted reeding right
Comment
Jōmonsugi Cedar Tree is known as the oldest Yakusugi cryptomeria tree with the height of 25.3m and is estimated to be between 2,170 years old and 7,200 years old. The tree’s name is said to come from the Jōmon period of Japanese prehistory because it is a survivor of the Jōmon period dating back to about 16,500 years ago.One of the high mountains called Okudake centrally-located in Yakushima Island. The height above sea level is 1,886m. Many granite rocks are exposed by erosion around the top of the mountain, and it formed an unique landscape with the mountain ridge like a folding screen.
Yakushima Rhododendron is an evergreen low tree with the height of 2 to 3 m living in the area over 1,200 m above sea level. One of the indigenous species of Yakushima Island. 5 to12 blossoms of sanguine or pink color bloom on every tip of the branches from late May to early June every year.
Coin case:
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Interesting fact
The 1000 Yen - Heisei (Kagoshima) 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 natural beauty of Kagoshima Prefecture, which is located in the southern part of Japan's main island, Honshu. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Emperor Akihito, who was the emperor at the time of the coin's issuance, while the reverse side features a stunning image of the Kagoshima Bay, which is surrounded by active volcanoes and known for its picturesque scenery. 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Yen - Heisei (Kagoshima) 25 (2013) coin.
