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5 Sen - Shōwa
| Aluminium bronze | 2.8 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 13-15 (1938-1940) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 5 Sen (0.05 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#13959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Issuing authority on top, date at the bottom,
big sakura blossoms left and right.
Lettering:
本 日 大
年五十和昭
Translation:
Great Japan
Year 15 of Shōwa
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Sen coin from Japan's Shōwa era (1938-1940) is that it was made of aluminum bronze, a material that was used for the first time in Japanese coinage during this period. This was a departure from the traditional use of copper, silver, and gold in coin production, and it was done as a cost-saving measure. The use of aluminum bronze was also seen as a way to modernize the currency and make it more durable.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 (1938) | 40001977 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 (1939) | 97903873 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 15 (1940) | 34501716 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Sen - Shōwa 13-15 (1938-1940) coin.
