1000 Yen - Heisei (Niigata) 21 (2009) front 1000 Yen - Heisei (Niigata) 21 (2009) back
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1000 Yen - Heisei Niigata

21 (2009) year
Silver (.999) 31.1 g 40.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Heisei (1989-2019)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
21 (2009)
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#19554
Rarity index
80%

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21年

Translation:
60 years of local autonomy
1000 Yen
Year 21 of Heisei

Edge

Slanted reeding right

Comment

The Japanese crested ibis is a special natural monument of Japan and an internationally protected bird. The scientific name of this bird is Nipponia Nippon ("Nippon" means Japan). Sadogashima Island is famous for its gold mine. A lot of gold was mined, from four hundred years ago until twenty years ago in Sadogashima Island.

Interesting fact

The 1000 Yen - Heisei (Niigata) 21 (2009) coin from Japan is part of a series of commemorative coins issued by the Japanese government to celebrate the 21st century. The coin features a unique design that showcases the beauty of Niigata Prefecture, which is known for its rice fields, mountains, and coastal scenery. The coin's obverse side features a stylized image of a rice plant, while the reverse side features a picture of the Niigata coastline. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
21 (2009)  100000 - - - - - -

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