1000 Yen - Heisei (Osaka) 27 (2015) front 1000 Yen - Heisei (Osaka) 27 (2015) back
1000 Yen - Heisei (Osaka) 27 (2015) photo
Obverse © Japan Mint – Reverse © coinsupermarket2012

1000 Yen - Heisei Osaka

27 (2015) year
Silver (.999) 31.1 g 40.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Heisei (1989-2019)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
27 (2015)
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#123693
Rarity index
87%

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27年

Translation:
60 years of local autonomy
1000
Yen
Year 27 of Heisei

Edge

Slanted reeding right

Comment

Osaka Castle is located in central Osaka Prefecture, this symbol of Osaka welcomes 1.55 million visitors yearly. One of Japan’s three most famous castles, the donjon was reconstructed in 1931 and was designated as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 1997.

Bunraku Puppet, originally known as ningyo joruri and one of Japan’s best-known traditional arts, bunraku puppet theater is an art form that integrates three elements: tayu (narration), shamisen (a three-stringed instrument), and ningyo (puppets). It was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2008.

Interesting fact

The 1000 Yen - Heisei (Osaka) 27 (2015) coin from Japan is part of a series of commemorative coins issued to celebrate the 27th year of the Heisei era, which corresponds to the period between 1989 and 2019. The coin's design features the famous Osaka Castle, which is a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of the city's rich history and culture. The coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
27 (2015)  100000 - - - - - -

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