1000 Yen - Heisei (Shizuoka) 25 (2013) front 1000 Yen - Heisei (Shizuoka) 25 (2013) back
1000 Yen - Heisei (Shizuoka) 25 (2013) photo
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1000 Yen - Heisei Shizuoka

25 (2013) year
Silver (.999) 31.1 g 40.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Heisei (1989-2019)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
25 (2013)
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#123677
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25年

Translation:
60 years of local autonomy
1000
Yen
Year 25 of Heisei

Edge

Slanted reeding right

Comment

The six folding screen "Ultramarine Mt. Fuji" or "Gunjō Fuji" drawn by a maestro of the modern Japanese art world, YOKOYAMA Taikan (1868-1958). With a somewhat top-down view, the white clouds standing out across the screen are depicted on the golden background as well as the thickly grown trees on the left hand and Mt. Fuji with the snowcap on the right.

Coin case:

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Interesting fact

The 1000 Yen - Heisei (Shizuoka) 25 (2013) coin from Japan is part of a series of commemorative coins issued by the Japanese government to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Heisei era, which began in 1989 and ended in 2019. The coin features a unique design that showcases the beauty of Shizuoka Prefecture, which is known for its tea plantations, mountains, and scenic coastlines. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Emperor Akihito, who reigned during the Heisei era, while the reverse side features a stunning image of Mount Fuji, Japan's iconic mountain and a symbol of the country's natural beauty. The coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item for coin enthusiasts and fans of Japanese culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
25 (2013)  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 (Shizuoka) 25 (2013) coin.