1000 Yen - Heisei (Miyazaki) 24 (2012) front 1000 Yen - Heisei (Miyazaki) 24 (2012) back
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1000 Yen - Heisei Miyazaki

24 (2012) year
Silver (.999) 31.1 g 40.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Heisei (1989-2019)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
24 (2012)
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
References
Numista
N#123666
Rarity index
85%

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24年

Translation:
60 years of local autonomy
1000
Yen
Year 24 of Heisei

Edge

Slanted reeding right

Comment

Main Building of Miyazaki Prefectural Government with modern Gothic is a symbolic architecture in Miyazaki. Takachiho Yokagura is sacred nighttime dances spread to Takachiho region known as mythology of the descent to earth of the grandson of the sun goddess. Every year from November to February, it is held at about twenty districts in the town. Thirty-three programs are performed throughout the night.

Coin case:

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Interesting fact

The 1000 Yen - Heisei (Miyazaki) 24 (2012) coin from Japan features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Emperor Akihito, while the reverse side depicts a beautiful image of the famous Miyazaki shrine, which is dedicated to the Shinto deity Amaterasu Omikami. The coin's design is a nod to Japan's rich history and cultural traditions, and it's a beautiful representation of the country's artistic and architectural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
24 (2012)  100000 - - - - - -

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