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5 Sen - Shōwa Tin Pattern
17 (1942) year| Tin | 2.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 17 (1942) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 5 Sen (0.05 JPY) |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Golden kite bird (symbol of Japanese military prowess) with wings spread with authority on top and date below.
Lettering:
本日大
年 七 十 和 昭
Translation:
Great Japan
Year 17th of Shōwa
Interesting fact
Did you know that the Tin Pattern 5 Sen coin was minted during World War II as part of Japan's wartime currency reform? The Japanese government introduced the Tin Pattern coins as a substitute for the standard copper-nickel coins, which were in short supply due to the war effort. The Tin Pattern coins were made of tin, a cheaper and more readily available metal, and were intended to be used only for small transactions. This coin is a rare and interesting piece of history, especially for collectors interested in numismatics and the impact of war on currency.
