© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
5 Sen - Shōwa
20 (1945) year| Porcelain (white) | - | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 20 (1945) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 5 Sen (0.05 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Porcelain (white) |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#27215 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Paulownia Flower (Government Seal of Japan)
Lettering:
本 日 大
年 十 二 和 昭
Translation:
Great Japan
Shōwa Year 20
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Sen coin was designed by Japanese artist and designer, Taro Okamoto, who is famous for his sculptures and monuments, including the iconic "Tower of the Sun" sculpture for the 1970 World's Fair in Osaka, Japan.
