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5 Yen - Shōwa Gothic style
| Brass (60-70% Copper, 40-30% Zinc) | 3.75 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 34-64 (1959-1989) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa 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 |
| Numista | N#929 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
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
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Yen - Shōwa (Gothic style) 34-64 coin from Japan is that it features a unique blend of traditional Japanese design elements and Western-style Gothic architecture. The coin's obverse (front) side features the imperial chrysanthemum crest, which is a symbol of the Japanese emperor and has been used on various Japanese coins throughout history. The reverse (back) side of the coin features a stylized depiction of a Gothic-style arch, which gives the coin its distinctive look and sets it apart from other coins in the series. This blending of cultural influences makes the coin a fascinating example of the diverse artistic traditions that have shaped Japanese coinage over the years.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 (1959) | 33000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 35 (1960) | 34800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 36 (1961) | 61000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 37 (1962) | 126700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 38 (1963) | 171800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 39 (1964) | 379700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 40 (1965) | 384200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 41 (1966) | 163100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 42 (1967) | 26000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 43 (1968) | 114000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 44 (1969) | 240000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 45 (1970) | 340000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 46 (1971) | 362050000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 47 (1972) | 562950000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 48 (1973) | 745000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 49 (1974) | 950000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 50 (1975) | 970000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 51 (1976) | 200000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 52 (1977) | 340000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 53 (1978) | 318000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 54 (1979) | 317000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 55 (1980) | 385000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 56 (1981) | 95000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 57 (1982) | 455000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 58 (1983) | 410000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 59 (1984) | 202850000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 60 (1985) | 153150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 61 (1986) | 113960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 62 (1987) | 230000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 63 (1988) | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 64 (1989) | 67332000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Yen - Shōwa (Gothic style) 34-64 (1959-1989) coin.
