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1000 Yen - Heisei Kyoto
20 (2008) year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 40.0 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Heisei (1989-2019) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 20 (2008) |
| 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#19549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
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20年
Translation:
60 years of local autonomy
1000 Yen
Year 20 of Heisei
Edge
Slanted reeding right
Comment
The Tale of Genji was written one thousand years ago by Murasaki Shikibu. It is the most ancient surviving full-length (54 chapters) novel. The story unfolds around the hero, Genji, depicting daily life and affairs among aristocrats in the Heian Period (794-1185).Interesting fact
The 1000 Yen - Heisei (Kyoto) 20 (2008) coin from Japan is part of a series of commemorative coins issued to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Heisei era, which began in 1989 and ended in 2019. The coin features a unique design that showcases the famous Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, also known as the Golden Pavilion, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is depicted in a beautiful silver finish, with the surrounding landscape and cherry blossoms engraved in intricate detail. The coin's obverse side features an image of the Emperor Akihito, who reigned during the Heisei era. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for anyone interested in Japanese history, culture, and numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 (2008) | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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