1000 Yen - Heisei (Yamanashi) 25 (2013) front 1000 Yen - Heisei (Yamanashi) 25 (2013) back
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1000 Yen - Heisei Yamanashi

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#123676
Rarity index
86%

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

Fujisan, also known as Mt. Fuji, is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776m. Mt. Fuji has been elevated to the status of a divinity as a religious object through the ages and also has been a resource of various art works in Japan. As a symbol of Japan, Mt. Fuji was registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in June 2013 because of its great historical and cultural values.

Yamanashi Mag-lev Test Line is the only test line of the magnetically-levitated (Maglev) train in Japan. Constructed at the eastern part of Yamanashi prefecture, and the test run started in 1997.

Kōshu Grape is said to be a Japanese indigenous grape with 1,300 years history, and has been cultivated in Katsunuma area in Yamanashi. It is now widely cultivated in Yamanashi prefecture as eating or wine grapes. The harvest season is from the middle of September to late October.

Coin case:

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Interesting fact

The 1000 Yen - Heisei (Yamanashi) 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 natural beauty of Yamanashi Prefecture, known for its mountains, rivers, and vineyards. The obverse side of the coin 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 - - - - - -

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