© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
5 Yen - Shōwa
| Brass | 4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 23-24 (1948-1949) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 5 Yen 5 JPY = USD 0.034 |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#5940 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
The National Diet Building within circle dividing value and denomination, all within wreath
Lettering: 五 円
Translation: 5 yen
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Yen coin from Shōwa 23-24 (1948-1949) was the first coin to feature the chrysanthemum crest, which has since become a symbol of the Japanese emperor and appears on many Japanese coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 (1948) | 74520000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 24 (1949) | 179692000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Yen - Shōwa 23-24 (1948-1949) coin.
