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1000 Yen - Heisei Saga
22 (2010) year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Heisei (1989-2019) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 22 (2010) |
| 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 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#19560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Cherry blossoms, crescent and snowflakes.
Latent images in largest snowflake.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
(47/60)
地方自治六十年
1000
YEN
平成22年
Translation:
60 years of local autonomy
1000 Yen
Year 22 of Heisei
Edge
Slanted reeding right
Comment
Okuma Shigenobu was a very active politician and educator from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, and he actually became the 8th and 17th prime minister. It is said that he also involved in the introduction of Japanese currency unit "Yen". Furthermore, he contributed to introduce Saga's traditional crafts such as Imari-Arita Ware, Saga Nishiki (a classic hand-woven fabric) and Kashima Nishiki overseas.Coin case:
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Interesting fact
The 1000 Yen - Heisei (Saga) 22 (2010) coin from Japan is part of a series of commemorative coins issued by the Japanese government to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the Heisei era, which began in 1989 and ended in 2019. The coin's design features a beautiful image of a Japanese phoenix, which is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Japanese culture. The phoenix is depicted with its wings spread wide, surrounded by cherry blossoms and other floral motifs. The coin's obverse side features an image of the Japanese emperor at the time, Emperor Akihito.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 (2010) | 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 (Saga) 22 (2010) coin.
