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5 Yen - Shōwa Kaisho style
| Brass | 3.75 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shōwa (1926-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 24-33 (1949-1958) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Shōwa era |
| Value | 5 Yen 5 JPY = USD 0.034 |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.75 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#97765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
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
The 5 Yen coin from the Shōwa era (1949-1958) was designed by Japanese artist and engraver, Shōrio Kawarazaki. The coin features an image of a phoenix on the obverse side, which is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Japanese culture. The phoenix is depicted with its wings spread wide, surrounded by a circle of cherry blossoms. The reverse side of the coin features the denomination "5 Yen" in Japanese characters, along with the coin's mint year and a stylized image of a chrysanthemum, which is Japan's national flower. Overall, the coin's design is a beautiful representation of Japanese culture and artistry.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 (1949) | 111896000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 25 (1950) | 181824000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 26 (1951) | 197980000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 27 (1952) | 55000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 28 (1953) | 45000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 32 (1957) | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 33 (1958) | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Yen - Shōwa (Kaisho style) 24-33 (1949-1958) coin.
