50 Yen - Shōwa 30-33 (1955-1958) front 50 Yen - Shōwa 30-33 (1955-1958) back
50 Yen - Shōwa 30-33 (1955-1958) photo
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50 Yen - Shōwa

 
Nickel 5.50 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Japan
Emperor
Shōwa (1926-1989)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
30-33 (1955-1958)
Calendar
Japanese - Shōwa era
Value
50 Yen 50 JPY = USD 0.34
Currency
Yen (1871-date)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
5.50 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#7313
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Big value within fundō shape, regnal era on top, date below

Lettering:
昭和
50
三十年

Translation:
Shōwa
50
Year 30

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 50 Yen coin from Japan made of Nickel was designed by sculptor Shōtarō Ishiwata and features the image of a phoenix on the obverse side, which symbolizes good luck and prosperity in Japanese culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
30 (1955)  63700000 - - - - - -
31 (1956)  91300000 - - - - - -
32 (1957)  39000000 - - - - - -
33 (1958)  18000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Yen - Shōwa 30-33 (1955-1958) coin.