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© Ben-jamin (CC0)
50 Yen - Heisei
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Heisei (1989-2019) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1-31 (1989-2019) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Heisei era |
| Value | 50 Yen 50 JPY = USD 0.34 |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#2120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Value in large font above the center hole with the date below
Lettering:
５０
平 成 9 年
Translation:
50
Year 9 of Heisei
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Yen coin from Japan made of Copper-nickel is that it has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins. The coin 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 tell apart from other coins, particularly for visually impaired individuals. This feature has been a distinctive characteristic of the 50 Yen coin since its introduction in 1989 and has become a recognizable aspect of Japanese coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (1989) | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2 (1990) | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 (1991) | 220000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 (1992) | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 (1993) | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6 (1994) | 227000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 (1995) | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 (1996) | 189000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 (1997) | 212000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 10 (1998) | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 11 (1999) | 280000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 (2000) | 226000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 (2001) | 238000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 (2002) | 242000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 15 (2003) | 275000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 (2004) | 283000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 17 (2005) | 258000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 18 (2006) | 247000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 19 (2007) | 201800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 20 (2008) | 168200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 21 (2009) | 132000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 22 (2010) | 130187 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 23 (2011) | 108000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 24 (2012) | 103000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 25 (2013) | 102000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 26 (2014) | 7538000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 27 (2015) | 47004000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 28 (2016) | 46064000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 29 (2017) | 20927000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 30 (2018) | 56960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 31 (2019) | 1118000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Yen - Heisei 1-31 (1989-2019) coin.
