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5 Sen - Shōwa
| Tin-zinc | 2 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 20-21 (1945-1946) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 5 Sen (0.05 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Tin-zinc |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#13960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Dove with spread wings flanked by value and chrysanthemum above
Lettering: 錢 五
Translation: 5 sen
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Sen coin from Shōwa 20-21 (1945-1946) was made of Tin-zinc, a material that was used for coinage during World War II due to the shortage of other metals. This coin was one of the first to be made with this material, and it was only produced for a short period of time before the composition was changed to a different metal. This makes it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 (1945) | 180000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 21 (1946) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Sen - Shōwa 20-21 (1945-1946) coin.
