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5 Sen - Shōwa
19 (1944) year| Tin-zinc | 1.95 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 19 (1944) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 5 Sen (0.05 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Tin-zinc |
| Weight | 1.95 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#5436 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Hole in center flanked by dots, authotiry on top, date on bottom
Lettering:
· 本 日 大 ·
年九十和昭
Translation:
· Great Japan ·
Year 19 of Shōwa
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Sen coin from 1944 was part of a series of coins issued during World War II by the Japanese government to address the shortage of copper, which was a critical material for the war effort. To replace copper coins, the government introduced a new series of coins made from tin-zinc, a cheaper and more readily available material. This coin, in particular, was designed with a unique hexagonal shape to differentiate it from other coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 (1944) | 70000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Sen - Shōwa 19 (1944) coin.
