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500 Yen - Heisei
| Nickel brass (72% Copper, 20% Zinc, 8% Nickel) | 7 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Japan |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Heisei (1989-2019) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 12-31 (2000-2019) |
| Calendar | Japanese - Heisei era |
| Value | 500 Yen 500 JPY = USD 3.36 |
| Currency | Yen (1871-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (72% Copper, 20% Zinc, 8% Nickel) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.81 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#2122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Large numerical value in center with latent images in zeros, flanked by
Tachibana oranges (Citrus reticulata tachibana), bamboo on top and date below.
Script: Chinese
Lettering:
500
5 5
0 0
0 0
円円
平 成 十 九 年
Translation: 500 Yen, Year 19 of Heisei
Edge
Slanted reeding right
Comment
Micro letters spelling NIPPON (Japan) on value (depicted) and in the paulownia blossoms.