© Japan Mint
© Japan Mint
1000 Yen - Reiwa Retrocession of Okinawa
4 (2022) year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Reiwa (2019-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 4 (2022) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Reiwa era |
| Value | 1000 Yen 1000 JPY = USD 6.72 |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#325941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Traditional craft “Bingata” (dyeing technique)
Lettering:
沖縄復帰五十年
1000YEN
令 和 4 年
Translation:
50th anniversary of the reversion of Okinawa to Japan
Year 4 of Reiwa
Edge
Slanted reeding
Comment
Estimated shipment date:around late August 2022
Interesting fact
The Reiwa 4 (2022) 1000 Yen coin commemorates the 50th anniversary of the retrocession of Okinawa from the United States to Japan, which took place on May 15, 1972. The coin's design features a stylized image of the Okinawa Prefectural Government Building, which is located in Naha, the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture. The building's unique architecture, which incorporates traditional Okinawan elements, is meant to symbolize the prefecture's rich cultural heritage and its connection to the rest of Japan.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (2022) | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Yen - Reiwa (Retrocession of Okinawa) 4 (2022) coin.
