5 Yen - Reiwa 1-6 (2019-2024) front 5 Yen - Reiwa 1-6 (2019-2024) back
5 Yen - Reiwa 1-6 (2019-2024) photo
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5 Yen - Reiwa

 
Brass (60-70% Copper, 40-30% Zinc) 3.75 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Reiwa (2019-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1-6 (2019-2024)
Calendar
Japanese - Reiwa era
Value
5 Yen 5 JPY = USD 0.034
Currency
Yen (1871-date)
Composition
Brass (60-70% Copper, 40-30% Zinc)
Weight
3.75 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#182977
Rarity index
33%

Reverse

Large bending stalk of rice representing agriculture on top, water with value at the bottom representing fisheries, and teeth of a cog around the central hole representing industry.

Lettering: 五 円

Translation: 5 yen

Edge

Plain

Comment

See Quantity of Mint Sets and Proof Sets at page.

Interesting fact

The 5 Yen coin from Japan made of Brass (60-70% Copper, 40-30% Zinc) weighing 3.75g has a unique feature that makes it stand out from other coins. It has a rounded edge, which is different from the traditional flat edges found on most coins. This rounded edge was designed to make the coin easier to handle and distinguish from other coins in circulation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1 (2019)  50000 - - - - - -
2 (2020)  105000 - - - - - -
3 (2021)  142000 - - - - - -
4 (2022)  123000 - - - - - -
5 (2023)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Yen - Reiwa 1-6 (2019-2024) coin.